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Mighty Martian meteorite lands at Natural History Museum - 08/02/2012

A rare Martian meteorite could help unravel the mysteries of Mars. Watch the video.
A few great plant hunters find most species - 03/02/2012

Just 2% of plant collectors find the majority of new species, new research shows.
Naming new plant species moves online - 31/01/2012

A landmark change has been made in the process of naming new plant species.
First Earth Debate asks Can we put a price on nature? - 25/01/2012

The first debate streams live from the Museum and looks at the issues coming up at Rio+20.
Horseshoe crabs are one of nature’s great survivors - 23/01/2012

They may look like something out of a science fiction movie, but the living horseshoe crab has survived major extinctions.
Royalty opens new Scott exhibition - 20/01/2012

The Princess Royal attended the opening of Scott's Last Expedition, the Natural History Museum's new exhibition.
Could 2012 be the year we find extraterrestrial life? - 18/01/2012

Does the discovery of an Earth-like planet, Kepler-22b, and other planets bring the search for alien life closer?
Scott's South Pole expedition science legacy - 17/01/2012

The remarkable scientific achievements of Scott’s Terra Nova expedition are explored in our new exhibition.
Animals inside out, Captain Scott, 2012 Museum exhibitions - 05/01/2012

From an exploration of the insides of animals to the last expedition of Captain Scott, find out what's new at the Museum this year.
Top 10 events at the Museum news from 2011 - 30/12/2011

A new Museum director, the first book for ipad, and the theft of replica rhino horns are some of the most popular stories.