Citizen science

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Museum to hear how the Urban Nature Project will inspire the next generation to care for the nature that surrounds them. 

For the first time in 30 years, a meteorite has been recovered in the UK

Why does the thylacine still capture our imagination?

Gilbert White's talent and passion for observing and recording nature inspired many future naturalists, including Charles Darwin.

Keeping a nature journal is a great way to record any nature you see.

Her Royal Highness met Museum staff who are working to protect UK wildlife.

The nation's plants and animals are dwindling.

The two-year project will help conserve rare plants and invertebrates.

Ongoing research into plastic pollution is essential.

Want to explore the life lurking in seashore rock pools? Find out what you need and what you might see.

Want to find out what small creatures are crawling around your garden? Follow our steps to set up a simple pitfall trap.

Turning the tide of biodiversity loss is a big job.

Insects from Merseyside were some of the first animals studied in a new project.

It has been a record year for cetacean sightings in the waters around Britain.

Amateur astronomers are recording fireballs flying above the UK. 

It's not easy to observe space from the middle of a big city, but it is possible. Here's how.

A collaborative research project to investigate the educational benefits of participation in citizen science has received a prestigious grant.

Magnified images reveal the beauty of these tiny wasps, but mask their gruesome nature.

A study reveals citizen science programmes support conservation in multiple ways.

A citizen science survey launched today asks the British public to gather data on the humble earthworm, an 'ecosystem engineer' vital to the health of our soils.

People from across the UK are being invited to take part in Capturing Our Coast, a £1.7-million Heritage-Lottery-funded initiative led by Newcastle University.

Look out for orchids and help scientists see how climate change is affecting flowering times.

Schools across the UK can now collaborate with the Museum on cutting-edge genetic research into the diversity of microscopic species living on buildings.

Created by Museum botanists, Leafsnap UK helps users match leaves to their trees.