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NewsNew Royal Mint coins to feature three iconic dinosaurs
The Natural History Museum has teamed up once more with The Royal Mint.
14 December 2023 -
NewsMuseum scientists published over 700 new pieces of research in 2023
Our scientists have contributed papers on everything from deep sea diversity to marsupial evolution.
14 December 2023 -
Science newsPotential signs of life on Mars might be easier to find than first thought
A school science experiment is answering questions that are out of this world.
12 December 2023 -
NewsAncient plant species revealed to be fossilised baby turtles
A case of mistaken fossil identity has been resolved after 20 years.
11 December 2023