Dog Genetic Study Reopens Domestication Questions: So-Called 'Ancient' Breeds Are Not So Old After All

A new genetic study has found that breeds of dog thought to be 'ancient' actually originated from regions where dogs had arrived only very recently, reopening questions into the origins of canine domestication.

heat wave in Boston

From Society

Summer Heat-Related Deaths In U.S. Expected To Triple By 2100 As Temperatures Soar: Report

Higher temperatures, exacerbated by climate change, is expected to lead to the death of 150,000 Americans by the end of the century.

A four-month-old lion cub is seen inside its cage at Jordan's zoo in Yaduda

From Global Markets

Airlines See Profits in Shipping Animals in Cargo Holds

From pandas to thoroughbreds, flying animals and wildlife is big business. But there is a dark side.

The basking shark was seen swimming into Looe harbour in Cornwall (Facebook/BBC Cornwall)

From Science

Basking Shark Spotted Swimming in Looe Harbour, Cornwall [PICTURES]

Huge basking shark spotted swimming in British harbour for first time in 20 years.

Saolo

From Science

Saola: New Laos Antelope Heading for Extinction, WWF Warns

Saola, an antelope-like member of cattle family, recently discovered on Laos-Vietnam border is under threat according to conservation groups.

Govt Reveals Tax Cuts, Cash Bonuses under its Soon-To-Roll-Out Carbon Tax

From Politics & Policy

Xenophon Supports Repeal of Carbon Tax, If…

Independent Senator Nick Xenophon said on Monday that he would not stand in the way of a repeal of the carbon tax if Opposition leader Tony Abbott becomes the next prime minister of Australia.

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