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Scientists pulled the first amber ever found in Antarctica from deep beneath the ice, proving the frozen continent once hosted lush forests near the South Pole. The 90-million-year-old discovery opens a window into a warmer world we're only beginning to understand.
Forests older than human civilization itself are still thriving on every continent, offering travelers a chance to walk through deep time. These living archives have survived ice ages, tectonic shifts, and the rise and fall of empires.
Scientists discovered ancient forests thrived beneath the North Sea thousands of years earlier than thought possible. The findings reveal a lost world that may have sheltered early humans before Britain itself was heavily forested.
After centuries of cutting down ancient forests, something remarkable is happening: the trees are coming back. New satellite data shows forests are regrowing across much of the developed world, covering areas the size of entire countries.
One of Britain's most endangered birds is making a comeback in Scotland's ancient forests. After shrinking to just 532 birds nationwide, the majestic capercaillie is showing new signs of life thanks to clever conservation work.