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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

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

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.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: when wildlife imitates art

4 February 2019

On a bright April evening, photographer Matthew Maran caught sight of a fox wending her way down a street in north 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.  

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.

SPACE

Types of meteorites

24 September 2018

Falling from the sky in a blaze of glory, meteorites certainly know how to make an entrance, and the stories they tell span the history of our solar system.

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.

COLLECTIONS

Fishy faces, fur and feathers

23 January 2019

Meet some faces that only an ichthyologist could love and catch up on the latest natural history news.

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.

COLLECTIONS

Fishy faces, fur and feathers

23 January 2019

Meet some faces that only an ichthyologist could love and catch up on the latest natural history news.

Exploring the mysteries of Earth's underwater caves

11 January 2019

Cave divers are at the forefront of the search for life in the planet's deepest and darkest subterranean worlds.

COLLECTIONS

Specimen stores and lights at night

12 December 2018

Find out what can happen when fieldwork doesn't go exactly as planned, and how to do a simple DIY science project at home.

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

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

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.

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.

NEWS

The world's insect populations are plummeting everywhere we look

12 February 2019

Crashing numbers will have serious implications on our future.

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. 

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

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.

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

On a bright April evening, photographer Matthew Maran caught sight of a fox wending her way down a street in north 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.

SCIENCE NEWS

A tiny fossil amoeba is helping us to understand how plants first bloomed

24 January 2019

The new amoeba species is the earliest of its kind ever discovered.

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

Fishy faces, fur and feathers

23 January 2019

Meet some faces that only an ichthyologist could love and catch up on the latest natural history news.

SCIENCE NEWS

Velvet spider named after Lou Reed found in Europe for the first time

18 January 2019

This velvet spider group was thought to live only in Africa and the Middle East.

NEWS

Death of George the tree snail marked the first extinction of 2019

15 January 2019

George's death is a reminder that snail populations are crashing all over the world.

NEWS

John and Elizabeth Gould's watercolour bird drawings join the Museum collection

14 January 2019

A volume of historical bird illustrations has joined the Museum collections.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: a fearless fox in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

14 January 2019

This fox was scavenging for food when it wandered past photographer Adrian Bliss.

Exploring the mysteries of Earth's underwater caves

11 January 2019

Cave divers are at the forefront of the search for life in the planet's deepest and darkest subterranean worlds.

SCIENCE NEWS

Termites help protect rainforests from climate change

11 January 2019

The small but mighty insects buffer the forests against drought.

NEWS

Dinosaurs to come to life in a new interactive Museum experience

10 January 2019

An immersive experience will bring dinosaurs to life using the latest mixed-reality technology.

COLLECTIONS

Hans Sloane: physician, collector and botanist

10 January 2019

Hans Sloane's collection formed the basis of the Natural History Museum.