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A picture shows the rebuilt skull and a physical reconstruction of the face and head, of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman, named Shanidar Z, after the cave in Iraqi Kurdistan where her skull was found in 2018, at the University of Cambridge, eastern England, on April 25, 2024. A UK team of archaeologists on Thursday revealed the reconstructed face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman as researchers reappraise the perception of the species as brutish and unsophisticated. Emma Pomeroy, the Cambridge palaeo-anthropologist who uncovered Shanidar Z, said finding her skull and upper body had been both

What we really looked like 75,000 years ago

A model of a 40-year-old Neanderthal woman’s face from 75,000 years ago has been recreated from one of the most well-preserved skulls ever discovered.

The move has sparked outrage from some residents

‘Cruel’: Fury over ‘pointless’ pelican act

A move to install spikes on light poles to stop pelicans from perching on them has been slammed by residents in this coastal area.

Iconinc Aussie ‘cryptid’ caught on film

Monster ‘black cat’ spotted in Aussie field

A prospector has filmed a mysterious black cat-like animal bounding across a field in rural Victoria. The footage has sent the internet into a frenzy.

‘Beast boy’: Alleged animal abuser arrested

‘Beast boy’: Alleged animal abuser arrested

A man police allege is one of the state’s most prolific animal abusers has been arrested.

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Rocket explodes seconds after launch

Rocket explodes seconds after launch

Space One’s Kairos rocket exploded just moments after launch. The Japanese company is currently investigating into the ‘interrupted’ launch.

A rocket made by a Japanese company has exploded seconds after launch on Wednesday, in a spectacular failure for the startup’s bid to put a satellite into orbit.

Company reels as $7m explodes in thin air

A spectacularly failure has cost a private company millions, here’s how it happened.

Two UFOs flying in fog with light below. 3D illustration monochromatic sepia-toned old-time photography. Concept image with blank space below the UFOs for texts and image.

Pentagon releases bombshell UFO report

The US agency has analysed some of the country’s most famous so-called UFO sightings in a new report into unidentified objects.

An Ocean Census voyage has discovered potential new species while studying the Bounty Trough off New Zealand. Picture: NIWA/OCEAN CENSUS

‘Entirely new form of life’ found off NZ coast

A team of marine scientists discovered nearly 100 potential new species, including an “unidentified life form.”

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. Colin Amatto copy picture. Colin passed away peacefully on 1st March 2019 a hero! 5 weeks ago Colin selflessly saved 2 people from being mauled by 2 dogs. He has been fighting for his life ever since.The painful decision to turn off his life support was made & he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.Image facebook

Family’s fears after man killed in dog attack

The family of a 40-year-old man have developed a specific phobia after he was fatally mauled while trying to save a woman and child from a vicious dog attack.

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Health warning issued over viral trend

Aussies have been urged to be “extremely careful” if partaking in a viral social media trend.

Melbourne resident finds terrifying visitor in pool box

Melbourne resident finds terrifying visitor in pool box

A Melbourne homeowner got a fright when they discovered a baby tiger snake in their pool box.

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