But long before that, deep in the Eocene period, over 35mn years ago, these regions were a shallow sea, a place of mangroves, clams, shellfish, turtles, and whales. Wadi al-Hitan, where ...

The so-called Anthropocene refers to the period of Earth's recent history where human activity has affected the climate and ecosystems of our planet. The concept has become an accepted term in ...

This snake existed during the Eocene period in a warm, humid place, possibly near water. It was one of the longest snakes, similar to Titanoboa, which lived 60 million years ago in South America. Like ...

Do you love travel but hate the headaches that can come with it? From tools that save you time to tricks that save you money, we have expert advice on the Top 7 travel hacks. Read more: https ...

There are also maps showing the percentage of mean rainfall (1961–90 average) received for each drought period. Map: Example map from the Weekly Rainfall Update showing the percentage of mean rainfall ...

2024 was the warmest year in the 175-year observational record. It was likely the first calendar year to be more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial era, with a global mean near-surface temperature of ...

Photos from around the region, including readers' pictures, plus reports of disruption to schools and transport services as the Birmingham and the West Midlands deals with the snow ...