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New species are being discovered faster than ever before - at a rate of more than 16,000 every year, suggests a new study.

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A new approach using the hyoid bone uncovered distinct growth patterns. A new study has brought clarity to a long-running ...

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The Natural History Museum of Denmark houses a unique collection of 70,000 pieces of amber from various time periods.

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Scientists are discovering species quicker than ever before, with more than 16,000 species being discovered each year, a new ...