Earth sciences
Museum scientists in the Earth Sciences Department are studying the origins of the planet, the earth's resources and the evolution of life.
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Anthropology
Our research ranges from the studying and dating Neanderthals to work on the growth and development of modern people.
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Fossil vertebrates
Researching vertebrate evolution and its role in shaping the history of life.
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Fossil invertebrates
Studying fossil invertebrates collections to explore the quality of the geological record.
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Fossil plants
The palaeobotany collections and research span the Archean to the present. Find out more.
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Micropalaeontology
Discover more about our superb microfossil reference collection and micropalaeontological research programme.
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Economic and environmental mineralogy
We are researching the financial, social and environmental impacts of mineral exploitation.
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Information centre
Catch up on what is happening in the Earth Sciences Department.
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Staff directory - Earth sciences
Search the directory for staff working in the Museum's Earth Sciences Department.