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An illustration of Earth 250 million years ago when it was covered by the megacontinent Pangaea

Earth’s tectonic plates may have sped up three times in its past

29 October 2020

Earth may have experienced three geological big bangs in which its tectonic plates started to move 30 to 50 per cent faster than normal – this may have influenced the evolution of life
An exhibition at the British Museum explores Arctic culture and climate change

British Museum exhibition shows how Arctic culture is under threat

28 October 2020

Arctic: Culture and Climate, an exhibition at London’s British Museum, celebrates the resilience and adaptability that has seen the Arctic's Indigenous People survive and thrive in a challenging environment for 30,000 years

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