Ancient objects dug up by metal detectorists will be reclassified to protect Britain’s heritage

Now Roman coins really ARE a national treasure! Ancient objects dug up by metal detectorists will be reclassified to protect Britain’s heritage Ministers said items of value found by bounty hunters will belong to the nation    The change was prompted after a rise in the popularity of metal detecting     The artifacts can go on display … Read more

Gentoo penguins should be reclassified as four distinct species for conservation purposes

Gentoo penguins should be considered four different species due to the way they have adapted to live in different environments, according to scientists. Experts from the University of Bath analysed the genetic and physical difference between Gentoo penguin populations around the southern hemisphere. They say that counting the birds as four separate full species will … Read more