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New Nature and Science June 2025 |
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The Secret World of Denisovans: The Epic Story of the Ancient Cousins to Sapiens and Neanderthals
by Silvana Condemi
In 2010, scientists excavating a remote, isolated cave discovered a fragment of a finger bone belonging to a previously unknown species of hominid: the Denisovans. In this compelling account, Silvana Condemi takes us through the excavation of Denisova Cave, the sequencing of
the Denisovan genome, and the latest fossil research, reshaping the
epic story of our ancient ancestors and their incredible journeys across the globe.
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Strata: Stories from Deep Time
by Laura Poppick
In her brilliantly original debut, science writer Laura Poppick takes readers on a journey through Earth’s 4.54-billion-year history, as recorded in layers of rock—ancient remnants of seafloors, desert dunes, and riverbeds. From the depths of a mine half a mile underground to a remote corner of the Australian Outback, Strata reveals how the planet has responded to past environmental upheavals and explores the lessons these ancient stories may hold for our present and future.
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Bringing Up Beaver: Two Orphaned Beaver Kits, Their Humans, and Our Journey Back to the Wild
by John Aberth
In 2020, a young orphaned beaver was entrusted to John Aberth, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Over the next two years, John cared for the kit - whom he named BK- and gradually prepared him, along with other beavers, including one who became BK’s mate, for life in the wild. Bringing Up Beaver is a lively and heartwarming account of their unique bond, rich with insights into beaver behavior and biology, and a candid look at the challenges and rewards of wildlife rehabilitation.
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50 Plants That Changed the World
by Stephen A. Harris
Have you ever paused to consider the origins of your morning cappuccino? In this beautifully illustrated book, Stephen Harris takes
us on a fascinating journey through history, highlighting fifty plants that helped shape the world. Along the way, he explores trade, imperialism, politics, medicine, travel, and chemistry. As the book’s engaging stories reveal, the impact of plants on our lives remains profound - and often surprising.
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