Science and nature facts, news and stories

Seaweeds play a vital role in the modern world, but their existence is under threat.

The fishing of sandeels in the UK’s portion of the North Sea will be banned from April.

The first modern humans to live in northern Europe arrived more than 45,000 years ago.

Invasive ants are reducing tree cover on the savannah, causing lions to hunt buffalo over zebra.

Seaweeds play a vital role in the modern world, but their existence is under threat.

The fishing of sandeels in the UK’s portion of the North Sea will be banned from April.

Wells, streams and springs are in danger of going dry as we take water out of the ground faster than it can be replaced.

Seabirds in the Pacific Ocean are eating plastic and feeding it to their chicks.

Discover this year's shortlisted images and don't forget to vote for your favourite. 

The image, titled The Golden Horseshoe, has won Laurent Ballesta his second Wildlife Photographer of the Year Grand Title award.

Here’s a glimpse at some mesmerising images from this year's upcoming exhibition.

Jose Fragozo’s image The Disappearing Giraffe captures the contrast between the natural world and human infrastructure.

Take a virtual tour of the Natural History Museum and explore the astonishing diversity of the natural world.

If you know what you’re looking at, little bits of bone can add up to something big. 

Discover a treasure trove of fossils just off Britain’s south coast.

All it takes is a bit of practice and plenty of patience.

Seaweeds play a vital role in the modern world, but their existence is under threat.

The fishing of sandeels in the UK’s portion of the North Sea will be banned from April.

The first modern humans to live in northern Europe arrived more than 45,000 years ago.

The whale hall at the Natural History Museum undergoes a deep clean.

Meet the fish with many faces: famous inflatables, fatal poisoners and even romantic artists.

Take a virtual tour of the Natural History Museum and explore the astonishing diversity of the natural world.

Invasive ants are reducing tree cover on the savannah, causing lions to hunt buffalo over zebra.

Scientists have successfully managed to perform IVF on a rhino for the first time.

Wells, streams and springs are in danger of going dry as we take water out of the ground faster than it can be replaced.

Dinosaur expert Professor Paul Barrett answers your questions about the prehistoric reptiles that once ruled our world.

The private collections of Sir Hans Sloane formed the basis of the British Museum, the Natural History Museum and the British Library.

Dark, dramatic and dead set on decomposition, soil is alive. Find out the dirt on soil’s drama. 

This year scientists at the Natural History Museum have been busy.

Planetary science researcher and meteorite expert Dr Ashley King shares his tips on how to get the best view.

A jawbone fragment overlooked for more than 100 years was once part of a nine-metre-long ancient whale.

It’s said that you are what you eat – and that’s certainly true of toothed whales.

Seabirds in the Pacific Ocean are eating plastic and feeding it to their chicks.

Going back to basics could help to unlock the mysteries of our origins.

The Natural History Museum has teamed up once more with The Royal Mint.

Our scientists have contributed papers on everything from deep sea diversity to marsupial evolution. 

A school science experiment is answering questions that are out of this world.

A case of mistaken fossil identity has been resolved after 20 years.

Nations around the world have agreed to protect 30% of the land and sea by the year 2030.

An extraordinary dinosaur fossil has revealed what young tyrannosaurs were eating over 70 million years ago.