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SCIENCE NEWS

New species of extinct pig-footed bandicoot described from Australia

13 March 2019

Driven to extinction in the 1950s, very little is know about this species. 

SCIENCE NEWS

Seabirds on remote islands are contaminated with lead and selenium

6 March 2019

Despite breeding on remote islands, petrels are being poisoned by lead. 

NEWS

The worlds largest bee rediscovered after 38 years

21 February 2019

Found in Indonesia, the bee lives inside termite mounds. 

SCIENCE NEWS

If you're a bird, you aren't what you eat

20 February 2019

A new paper is shedding light on the relationship between a bird's diet and how it looks.

NEWS

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: LUMIX People's Choice Award winner announced

13 February 2019

Two adult male lions, likely brothers, rubbed faces for around 30 seconds before settling down.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: when wildlife imitates art

4 February 2019

When photographer Matthew Maran caught sight of a fox wandering down a street in London, he had a good feeling about where she was going.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: a baby beaver given a fighting chance

1 February 2019

This male beaver was found orphaned on a riverbank near a campsite.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: sharing a daydreaming leopard with the world

23 January 2019

Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year Skye Meaker tells the story of his winning portrait, Lounging Leopard.  

COLLECTIONS

Space, specimens and dating strategies

27 February 2019

This month on #NHM_Live we're putting animal dating strategies to the test.

NEWS

China successfully lands Chang'e-4 spacecraft on the far side of the Moon

4 January 2019

These are the first images from the surface of the far side of the Moon.

NEWS

BepiColombo sends back its first images from space

24 October 2018

The probe will help reveal some of the secrets about Mercury.

NEWS

Hayabusa2 lands two rovers on asteroid Ryugu

24 September 2018

The rovers have captured the first ever images from the surface of an asteroid.

COLLECTIONS

What is natural selection?

18 March 2019

Natural selection is one of the core processes of evolution - but how does it work and will it ever end? 

SCIENCE NEWS

New species of extinct pig-footed bandicoot described from Australia

13 March 2019

Driven to extinction in the 1950s, very little is know about this species. 

COLLECTIONS

Space, specimens and dating strategies

27 February 2019

This month on #NHM_Live we're putting animal dating strategies to the test.

DINOSAURS

Franz Nopcsa: the dashing baron who discovered dwarf dinosaurs

27 February 2019

Nopcsa was ahead of his time, publishing many creative scientific theories on dinosaurs and other reptiles. He was also a spy and a would-be king.

BRITISH WILDLIFE

How to make a bird feeder

20 March 2019

Follow our simple guide to building a bird feeder for your garden from a reused plastic bottle.

How do polar bears stay warm?

11 March 2019

Discover how polar bears survive in the Arctic, even when temperatures fall far below -30°C.

COLLECTIONS

Space, specimens and dating strategies

27 February 2019

This month on #NHM_Live we're putting animal dating strategies to the test.

OCEANS

What is more impressive than a walrus's tusks?

8 February 2019

Walruses have a feature that stands out in size - and it's one that humans completely lack.

BRITISH WILDLIFE

How to make a bird feeder

20 March 2019

Follow our simple guide to building a bird feeder for your garden from a reused plastic bottle.

COLLECTIONS

What is natural selection?

18 March 2019

Natural selection is one of the core processes of evolution - but how does it work and will it ever end? 

SCIENCE NEWS

New species of extinct pig-footed bandicoot described from Australia

13 March 2019

Driven to extinction in the 1950s, very little is know about this species. 

How do polar bears stay warm?

11 March 2019

Discover how polar bears survive in the Arctic, even when temperatures fall far below -30°C.

SCIENCE NEWS

Seabirds on remote islands are contaminated with lead and selenium

6 March 2019

Despite breeding on remote islands, petrels are being poisoned by lead. 

BRITISH WILDLIFE

Our favourite signs of spring

1 March 2019

Museum wildlife experts share their favourite signs spring is here or on its way.

COLLECTIONS

Space, specimens and dating strategies

27 February 2019

This month on #NHM_Live we're putting animal dating strategies to the test.

DINOSAURS

Franz Nopcsa: the dashing baron who discovered dwarf dinosaurs

27 February 2019

Nopcsa was ahead of his time, publishing many creative scientific theories on dinosaurs and other reptiles. He was also a spy and a would-be king.

COLLECTIONS

Eugen Sandow: a body worth immortalising

22 February 2019

A statue of the Victorian sex symbol was displayed at the Museum.

NEWS

The worlds largest bee rediscovered after 38 years

21 February 2019

Found in Indonesia, the bee lives inside termite mounds. 

SCIENCE NEWS

If you're a bird, you aren't what you eat

20 February 2019

A new paper is shedding light on the relationship between a bird's diet and how it looks.

SCIENCE NEWS

The Cambrian explosion was far shorter than thought

19 February 2019

The diversification of life occurred rapidly during the early Cambrian.

NEWS

Darwin's rabbit is revealing how the animals became immune to myxomatosis

15 February 2019

Three separate rabbit populations all evolved immunity to the disease.

NEWS

Royal visit commemorates Darwin's birthday

13 February 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Museum to watch a performance of The Wider Earth.

NEWS

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: LUMIX People's Choice Award winner announced

13 February 2019

Two adult male lions, likely brothers, rubbed faces for around 30 seconds before settling down.

NEWS

The world's insect populations are plummeting everywhere we look

12 February 2019

Crashing numbers will have serious implications on our future.

COLLECTIONS

Mylodon darwinii: Darwin's ground sloth

12 February 2019

The first specimen of Mylodon darwinii, a ground sloth found by Charles Darwin in 1832, is now available online.

COLLECTIONS

Museum highlights: Charles Darwin

11 February 2019

Take a closer look at nine highlights, including Darwin's favourite octopus and a rare first edition of his book, On the Origin of Species. 

NEWS

Queen Alexandra birdwing butterfly display causes a flutter

8 February 2019

A display showcasing Queen Alexandra birdwing butterfly specimens is open at the Museum at Tring.

OCEANS

What is more impressive than a walrus's tusks?

8 February 2019

Walruses have a feature that stands out in size - and it's one that humans completely lack.

NEWS

Whales and dolphins are getting stuck in fishing nets around the UK

6 February 2019

The biggest threat to marine life in Britain isn't plastic bottles - it's fishing gear.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: when wildlife imitates art

4 February 2019

When photographer Matthew Maran caught sight of a fox wandering down a street in London, he had a good feeling about where she was going.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: a baby beaver given a fighting chance

1 February 2019

This male beaver was found orphaned on a riverbank near a campsite.

NEWS

The war on plastic: Morrisons trials paper bags

28 January 2019

Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced an eight-week trial of 20p paper bags.