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Historical and ancient DNA from museum specimens is enabling scientists to establish baselines of genetic diversity for species now in decline. Biologists are using that information to decide how best to protect imperiled wildlife, from Galápagos tortoises to African rhinos.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8 (ANI/NewsVoir): What do Lady Gaga and Gwyneth Paltrow have in common? Theyve worn some of the most iconic and spectacular gemstones set in platinum to the Oscars

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. What do Lady Gaga and Gwyneth Paltrow have in common? Theyve worn some of the most iconic and spectacular gemstones set in platinum to the Oscars. Why is platinum such a popular setting for significant gems? Platinum jewellery is made of 95 per cent pure platinum with minimum use of other ingredients - making it the finest metal available to us today. Platinum is the metal of choice for most red-carpet events around the world. The whos who...

Cave Paintings and Sculptures A map of decorated caves in western Europe with the names of a few notable or outlying sites. The broken line encloses caves decorated in the distinctive Mediterranean Style which seems to have been little influenced by the master artists of France and Spain. It often features simple, stark animal representations together with quite elaborate geometrical designs. There are important caves decorated in the Mediterranean style in southeast Spain, the Ardèche canyons...