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Scientists warn hedgehogs are heading for extinction

Scientists warn hedgehogs are heading for extinction

Save the hedgehogs! Hedgehogs are one of the most beloved animals in British culture. Although they can be hard to spot, hedgehogs are a joy to see out and about. However, they may be in danger. A report shows hedgehog numbers have declined so much recently that they have gone from being abundant to being […]

4 months ago

Scientists warn hedgehogs are heading for extinction

Scientists warn hedgehogs are heading for extinction

Save the hedgehogs! Scientists have warned that the beloved hedgehog, an iconic symbol of British wildlife, is heading for extinction. A report shows hedgehog numbers have declined so much recently that they have gone from being abundant to being a threatened species worldwide. The decline in the hedgehog population has been attributed to ‘human pressure’ […]

1 year ago

Supercomputer simulation predicts when humans will be wiped out

Supercomputer simulation predicts when humans will be wiped out

Earth could be transformed into an uninhabitable supercontinent devoid of food or water A new scientific study has predicted when humans and mammals will be wiped off the face of the Earth as a result of extreme global warming. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, warns that temperatures of 70C will turn the planet into […]

2 years ago

Company given $225 million to bring dodo and woolly mammoth back to life

Company given $225 million to bring dodo and woolly mammoth back to life

They plan to use DNA to give birth to animals that had once all died out A company has raised hundreds of millions of dollars to bring back extinct species – and plan to start with the dodo and woolly mammoth. US genetics firm Colossal Biosciences are studying how to alter the DNA of existing […]

3 years ago

Microscopic mites have been having sex on your face at night since you were born

Microscopic mites have been having sex on your face at night since you were born

Scientist warns the mites face extinction and you should care because of the important role they play If the mere thought of creepy crawlies is enough to ignite your anxiety, then you’ll be terrified to learn that microscopic mites are having sex on your face all night. While dogs are considered man’s best friend, there […]

4 years ago

‘Colder than a witch’s tit’ and other British phrases headed for extinction

‘Colder than a witch’s tit’ and other British phrases headed for extinction

These 50 British phrases could be ready for the bin… A number of iconic British phrases are running the risk of going extinct, according to a recent poll. The UK’s aptitude for ever-evolving colloquial language is arguably one of the best things about being British, especially when trying to explain words to a confused American […]

4 years ago