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Humans can tell by chickens’ calls if they are happy or frustrated, research finds

Scientists played audio recordings to volunteers – with the majority responding correctly to the birds’ emotions

The Guardian - UK

Have you been watching closely? Take the Observer TV quiz of 2023

Were you glued to the box, or will you be at a dead loss? Test your knowledge on the likes of Happy Valley, The Bear, Succession and more…

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Darwin in Patagonia: tracing the naturalist’s route around the foot of South America

Darwin spent more than half of the five years of the Beagle expedition in the most southerly region of Argentina, where his legacy is still vivid

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The challenge of maritime security in the Global South

Implementing a collaborative strategy is challenging since it requires maritime agencies to improve interoperability, share intelligence, and agree on a regional rules-based order

The Hindu

Country diary: This 550-year-old tree stands for all of life

The Marches, Shropshire: Darwin knew about the value and connectivity of all creatures. Now his oak, along with many others, is under threat

The Guardian - UK

‘Cultural vandalism’: row as Kew Gardens and Natural History Museum plan to move collections out of London

Scientific specimens and research facilities set to be rehoused in Reading University science park, alongside British Museum archive

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Earthworms are our friends – but they will make the climate crisis worse if we're not careful

Earthworms are revered for the way they nourish healthy soils, and scientific evidence validates the affection gardeners feel for these industrious invertebrates. Nevertheless, research has shown that our soil-dwelling friends may be less benevolent as the climate crisis escalates and grants them access to recently defrosted northern soils.

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Saving Brazil's golden monkey, one green corridor at a time

Volunteers are taking part in an effort to extend the habitat of the most emblematic and endangered species of Rio de Janeiro’s rural interior — the golden lion tamarin

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‘Darwin’s oak’ to be felled to make way for Shrewsbury bypass

Shropshire county council narrowly approves road handing death sentence to tree Darwin may have climbed as a boy

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University to display rescued archives of Darwin mentor Charles Lyell

The Scottish scientist, who is credited as a mentor to Charles Darwin, will have his archives of books and notebooks on display for the first time…

The National (Scotland)

Scientists propose sweeping new law of nature, expanding on evolution

Nine scientists and philosophers proposed a new law of nature that includes the biological evolution described by Darwin as a vibrant example of a much broader phenomenon

The Hindu

A ‘whalecam’, seals v sharks and fish that play dead: it’s Planet Earth III

As a new series promises breathtaking footage obtained by groundbreaking technology, children are the new target audience

The Guardian - UK

Supreme Court imposes ₹5 lakh fine for ‘frivolous’ PIL; dismisses plea on evolution theory

“This is only a frivolous attempt to use the PIL jurisdiction to propagate some publicity for the petitioner,” Chief Justice Chandrachud ordered.

The Hindu

Scientists can't agree on when the first animals evolved – our research hopes to end the debate

There are estimated to be nearly 8 million species of animals living today, making up the majority of Earth’s documented biodiversity and inhabiting almost all of its environments. However, for most of Earth’s history animals were completely absent.

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France 24

Fabien Galthié, the perfectionist masterminding France's Rugby World Cup tilt

Having played for France in four Rugby World Cups, and lost a final, Fabien Galthié is now focused on coaching the home nation to its maiden Webb Ellis Cup. In his three years at the helm, the former scrum-half and captain has turned Les Bleus into a ruthless winning machine,…

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Flowering plants survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid – and may outlive us

If you looked up 66 million years ago you might have seen, for a split second, a bright light as a mountain-sized asteroid burned through the atmosphere and smashed into Earth. It was springtime and the literal end of an era, the Mesozoic.

The Hindu

‘Evolution of scientific methodology is possible because of the human desire to know’

ICMR NITM launched "Kshitij: looking beyond the horizon", a lecture series in Belagavi. Nitin Khot delivered the inaugural address on evolutionary biology, contribution of scientists and dangers faced by present generation. ICMR NITM director said series aims to strengthen connections between institution and scholars, and help research be interdisciplinary. Khot…

France 24

Indian government accused of rewriting history through schoolbook changes

In India, schoolteachers and pupils alike are grappling with the Hindu nationalist government's rewriting and sanitising of textbooks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has extensively revised secondary school curricula, removing all mention of the country's Mughal and Muslim history, which spanned some six centuries, as well as the identity of…

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Evening Standard

When is Planet Earth III on TV? David Attenborough, 97, to present last ever series

Planet Earth III is returning with the nation’s favourite naturalist, Sir David Attenborough.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup needs crucial dose of beauty to contrast with big beasts

Serious strength and physicality will be fundamental for success but rolling mauls will not win over neutrals

LiveScience

190 years after Darwin, 2-year expedition launches to retrace his voyage around the world

The team of researchers and conservationists will collect scientific data, while also training the next generation of environmentalists.

The Conversation

Thick ones, pointy ones – how albatross beaks evolved to match their prey

Albatross are among the world’s largest flying birds, with wingspans that can stretch beyond a remarkable three metres. These majestic animals harness ocean winds to travel thousands of kilometres in search of food while barely flapping their wings.

The Guardian - UK

In Darwin’s footsteps: sailing ship to retrace round-the-world voyage of the Beagle

On Monday, a three-masted schooner will set sail from Plymouth, taking outstanding young naturalists on a two-year educational trip. Crew members still needed …

The Conversation

'Is the doggy angry?' Research hints children under 5 can easily confuse dog emotions

To most of us, a dog showing its teeth is a pretty clear signal of threat. In 1872, Charles Darwin first suggested animals showed emotions similar to ours in their body language, and we might be able to use this to better understand their behaviour and motivations.

The Guardian - UK

‘This feels exactly the right place to be’: Sir Patrick Vallance on pandemics, eco-anxiety and leading the Natural History Museum

The UK’s former chief scientific adviser, a familiar face during Covid, talks about his new role as chair of the London museum and putting its collection at the heart of our climate response

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