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The evolution of Archaeopteryx is stranger than anyone imagined

29 May 2019

Winged Jurassic dinosaur Archaeopteryx was more than just an early ancestor of birds – fossils reveal it was an evolutionary wonder akin to Darwin's finches

Can CGI finally convince us that Neanderthals were smart?

14 May 2018

We still see Neanderthals as dim, ape-people despite mounting evidence of their intelligence. Can a CGI makeover with Andy Serkis help transform their image?

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The evolution of Archaeopteryx is stranger than anyone imagined

Can CGI finally convince us that Neanderthals were smart?

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