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Science news
Over four billion plastic particles found in beach sand of remote paradise island
Billions of plastic particles accumulate on remote islands mostly via sea.
16 April 2021 -
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Record numbers of beavers are being introduced to the UK
Return of the beavers will increase British biodiversity and help manage floods.
7 April 2021 -
Science news
The hearing of the Ganges river dolphin is unlike any other cetacean
Their hearing may have been why these dolphins survived when all other relatives died out.
31 March 2021 -
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African elephants now listed as Endangered and Critically Endangered
For the first time ever the two species of African elephants has been assessed separately.
25 March 2021
Dippy the Diplodocus 3D skull
Rotate, zoom in and explore the features of this popular dinosaur.
Anthropocene
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Science news
Over four billion plastic particles found in beach sand of remote paradise island
Billions of plastic particles accumulate on remote islands mostly via sea.
16 April 2021 -
Anthropocene
Soil degradation: the problems and how to fix them
The world is running out of soil - here's why that's a problem.
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Anthropocene
How to grow a loofah
For a summer gardening project and a sustainable swap, luffa fruits can be grown to be used in place of synthetic sponges.
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African elephants now listed as Endangered and Critically Endangered
For the first time ever the two species of African elephants has been assessed separately.
25 March 2021
What is the Anthropocene?
We are living in the age of humans, a time referred to by many as the Anthropocene.
Who were the Neanderthals?
Explore Neanderthal facts, from looks to lifestyle and abilities. These early humans are far more similar to us than once believed.
See a blue whale skeleton in high definition
Explore a 3D model of the Museum's blue whale skeleton and learn more about how these animals behave.
Wildlife photography
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: girls in wildlife photography
Meet the young women and girls changing the face of wildlife photography.
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News
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 56: People's Choice Award winner announced
Irwin's capture of a bushfire wins the WPY People's Choice Award 2020.
10 February 2021 -
Anthropocene
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: a bird's eye view of habitat loss
Bushfires are becoming increasingly common across Australia. Discover how the warming climate is restricting the ecosystem's ability to regenerate.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: separating entertainment from exploitation
Photojournalist Kirsten Luce reveals the distressing lives of the animals held captive around the world for tourist entertainment.
Latest videos
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Anthropocene
How to grow a loofah
For a summer gardening project and a sustainable swap, luffa fruits can be grown to be used in place of synthetic sponges.
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What on Earth?
Immortal jellyfish: the secret to cheating death
Meet the tiny, gelatinous animal that has found a way to live forever.
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British wildlife
How to make a bee hotel
Give solitary bees a home by making this simple, DIY bee hotel.
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British wildlife
How to make fat balls for birds
Help your local wild birds to survive winter by putting out these nutritious fat balls.
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Anthropocene
Soil degradation: the problems and how to fix them
The world is running out of soil - here's why that's a problem.
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Science news
Over four billion plastic particles found in beach sand of remote paradise island
Billions of plastic particles accumulate on remote islands mostly via sea.
16 April 2021 -
Anthropocene
How to grow a loofah
For a summer gardening project and a sustainable swap, luffa fruits can be grown to be used in place of synthetic sponges.
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What on Earth?
How big can beetles get?
We may often think of beetles as being relatively small, but there are some species that reach extraordinary sizes.
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News
Record numbers of beavers are being introduced to the UK
Return of the beavers will increase British biodiversity and help manage floods.
7 April 2021 -
What on Earth?
Immortal jellyfish: the secret to cheating death
Meet the tiny, gelatinous animal that has found a way to live forever.
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Science news
The hearing of the Ganges river dolphin is unlike any other cetacean
Their hearing may have been why these dolphins survived when all other relatives died out.
31 March 2021 -
News
African elephants now listed as Endangered and Critically Endangered
For the first time ever the two species of African elephants has been assessed separately.
25 March 2021 -
British wildlife
How to make a bee hotel
Give solitary bees a home by making this simple, DIY bee hotel.
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Anthropocene
Will the ocean really be dead in 50 years?
The oceans are facing down three huge threats: overfishing, pollution and climate change.
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What on Earth?
Are leopard seals dangerous?
Leopard seals are incredible apex predators, but these mysterious mammals are often portrayed as villains.
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Science news
Fossil evidence of mysterious 'southern Denisovans' yet to be found
When modern humans arrived in the islands of southeast Asia, they may have encountered a range of ancient human species.
22 March 2021 -
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Water from the deepest point on Earth joins the Museum collection
Last year an expedition to the Mariana Trench made history by conducting the deepest crewed dive ever.
24 March 2021 -
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Gamestop Redditors donate their winnings to endangered gorilla fund
Gamestop investors donate hundreds of thousands of pounds to endangered gorilla charity.
18 March 2021 -
Anthropocene
Sugar: a killer crop?
The world's sugar addiction is destroying tropical rainforest.
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Rare walrus sighting in Ireland
A walrus has been spotted on the western coast of Ireland.
15 March 2021 -
News
The Queen talks to Museum scientists about space, Mars and the meteorite that landed in a driveway
To mark British Science Week, Her Majesty took part in a virtual science showcase.
12 March 2021 -
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Transform financial systems so they are in service of nature, say experts
Economists have called for nature to be valued more highly by governments and financial systems.
12 March 2021 -
Science news
Hundreds of thousands of pieces of plastic are brought back onto land by seabirds
They bring on average 688,000 pieces of plastic back onto land every single year.
10 March 2021 -
News
Fireball meteorite that blazed across the UK recovered from a driveway in Gloucestershire
For the first time in 30 years, a meteorite has been recovered in the UK
9 March 2021 -
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: girls in wildlife photography
Meet the young women and girls changing the face of wildlife photography.
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Science news
Some trilobites crushed their prey to death with their legs
By studying modern horseshoe crabs, researchers have been able to build up a picture of how some extinct arthropods such as trilobites may have fed on hard-shelled prey.
5 March 2021 -
What on Earth?
What fantastic real-life beast are you?
Find out which real-life fantastic creature you are in this quiz.
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News
Why we want to believe that thylacines still exist
Why does the thylacine still capture our imagination?
1 March 2021