January

A vast blue whale skeleton is set to welcome visitors through the Museum's main entrance from summer 2017. The whale will take the place of the Diplodocus cast that has stood in Hintze Hall for 35 years.

An exceptional example of the saw-like nose of an extinct fish has made its way into the Museum’s collection.

Rubbish found in the deep sea more than 1,000km (600 miles) from the coast reveals the truly global impact of human activities.

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