News and events
Watch the video to see some of the latest research released by Museum scientists.
Latest news
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Clearest picture yet of oldest primate - 05/06/2013
A remarkable 55-million-year-old fossil is revealed.
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Angry bird's unique wing weapon revealed - 25/05/2013
Museum scientists reveal function of extinct solitaire's knob-like wing ball.
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Wet weather helped human culture grow - 21/05/2013
Some of the earliest signs of modern human culture are linked to climate change.
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Fatal fungus found in third major amphibian group, caecilians - 15/05/2013
Chytrid fungus has been found in caecilians for the first time.
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Tinkerbella nana, a new species of fairyfly - 30/04/2013
It's just about visible to the naked eye. Discover this new species and genus.
Latest blog posts
Follow the latest posts from our scientists about curating collections, research in the field, publications, awards and conferences.
Seminars and events
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Deep Sea ID: creating an iPhone and iPad app for science
Life Sciences seminar
19 June 2013 11:00
Neil Chalmers Seminar Room
Adrian Glover
AQUID (Aquatic Invertebrates Division) NHM -
Is good collection management and genuine public participation really possible?
A Collection Management seminar
27 June 2013 14:30
Flett Lecture Theatre
Tim Vickers
Luton Culture -
Wallace's eureka moment: The discovery of natural selection
Part of the Wallace100 celebrations
4 July 2013 16:30
Flett Lecture Theatre
Dr John van Wyhe
Natural History Museum
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International Association of Bryologists 2013 conference
A week long conference
15 July 2013 09:00
Flett Lecture Theatre
The Natural History Museum is pleased to host the International Association of Bryologists (IAB) 2013 conference.
The mission of the conference is to strengthen bryology by encouraging interactions among all people interested in bryophytes.
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Tomography for Scientific Advancement symposium
A two day symposium
9 September 2013 09:00
Flett Lecture Theatre
International speakers are presenting cutting-edge research asking:
How high-resolution computed-tomography is providing unique insights and expanding our scientific understanding?
How advances in the hardware and software associated with CT scanning are providing greater potential for scientific discoveries?
Registration required
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Alfred Russel Wallace and his legacy
Wallace100 Conference
23 October 2013 09:00
Flett Lecture Theatre
Come along to our one-day conference and take part in discussions and behind-the-scenes tours to celebrate Alfred Russel Wallace's contribution to natural history.
Advance registration is essential