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NEWS

Harlequin ladybirds are waking up from hibernation – here’s what to do

18 April 2019

Just how dangerous is the harlequin ladybird exactly?

SCIENCE NEWS

Neolithic Britain: where did the first farmers come from?

15 April 2019

The introduction of farming across the world changed the course of human history.

NEWS

New species of ancient human discovered in the Philippines

11 April 2019

It has been named Homo luzonensis.

NEWS

First-ever photo of a black hole released

10 April 2019

It is 6.5 billion times more massive than the Sun, and it is 55 million light years away.

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: leading change to ban dancing monkeys

3 April 2019

This image helped bring about a ban on dancing monkeys in Indonesia. 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: amazing mothers

29 March 2019

From the cute to courageous, these eight images celebrate representations of motherhood in Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

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.

NEWS

First-ever photo of a black hole released

10 April 2019

It is 6.5 billion times more massive than the Sun, and it is 55 million light years away.

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.

COLLECTIONS

Beetles and bloodsuckers

27 March 2019

Go behind the scenes at the Museum and discover the huge variety of beetles and parasites in the collection. 

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.

BRITISH WILDLIFE

How water voles left their riverside homes for Glasgow grasslands

24 April 2019

Water voles in Glasgow have left the riverbank behind in search of new homes.

OCEANS

Do sharks lay eggs?

23 April 2019

Although most sharks give birth to live young, a few lay oddly shaped eggs that occasionally wash up on beaches.

DINOSAURS

How to draw a dinosaur

16 April 2019

Learn how to create a cartoon T. rex. Plus find out how palaeoartists draw dinosaurs.

COLLECTIONS

Beetles and bloodsuckers

27 March 2019

Go behind the scenes at the Museum and discover the huge variety of beetles and parasites in the collection. 

BRITISH WILDLIFE

How water voles left their riverside homes for Glasgow grasslands

24 April 2019

Water voles in Glasgow have left the riverbank behind in search of new homes.

OCEANS

Do sharks lay eggs?

23 April 2019

Although most sharks give birth to live young, a few lay oddly shaped eggs that occasionally wash up on beaches.

NEWS

Harlequin ladybirds are waking up from hibernation – here’s what to do

18 April 2019

Just how dangerous is the harlequin ladybird exactly?

DINOSAURS

How to draw a dinosaur

16 April 2019

Learn how to create a cartoon T. rex. Plus find out how palaeoartists draw dinosaurs.

SCIENCE NEWS

Neolithic Britain: where did the first farmers come from?

15 April 2019

The introduction of farming across the world changed the course of human history.

NEWS

New species of ancient human discovered in the Philippines

11 April 2019

It has been named Homo luzonensis.

NEWS

First-ever photo of a black hole released

10 April 2019

It is 6.5 billion times more massive than the Sun, and it is 55 million light years away.

DINOSAURS

Make a hatching dinosaur egg

5 April 2019

It's time for this baby dinosaur to break out of its shell.

NEWS

Ancient four-legged whale with webbed feet and hooves uncovered in Peru

4 April 2019

It is the oldest quadrupedal whale from the Americas.

SCIENCE NEWS

An expedition to the uninhabited island harbouring 38 million pieces of plastic

4 April 2019

It has the highest density of plastic in the world.

NEWS

White-tailed eagles could return to England

3 April 2019

It has been 230 years since they were declared extinct in England.

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: leading change to ban dancing monkeys

3 April 2019

This image helped bring about a ban on dancing monkeys in Indonesia. 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: amazing mothers

29 March 2019

From the cute to courageous, these eight images celebrate representations of motherhood in Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

BRITISH WILDLIFE

British garden birds: spring and summer highlights

28 March 2019

Find out about some of the birds you're likely to see and hear in parks and gardens. 

SCIENCE NEWS

Historic whale and dolphin stranding data made public for the first time

28 March 2019

It's one of the oldest datasets of its kind.

COLLECTIONS

Beetles and bloodsuckers

27 March 2019

Go behind the scenes at the Museum and discover the huge variety of beetles and parasites in the collection. 

DINOSAURS

How did Tyrannosaurus rex use its arms?

26 March 2019

T. rex forelimbs were tiny but surprisingly muscular - so how were they used? 

SCIENCE NEWS

Museum palaeontologists to join new Jurassic dino dig in Wyoming

25 March 2019

The team will help uncover dinosaur fossils and footprints in Wyoming. 

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.