September

News

Largest blue topaz gemstone of its kind goes on display

A flawless blue topaz gemstone - the largest of its kind - will be displayed in the Museum's Minerals gallery from 19 October.

27 September 2016

News

Rare blue marlin fish specimen joins Museum collection

The first complete blue marlin specimen to wash up on UK shores and be recovered in full has a new home at the Museum.

20 September 2016

News

Study sheds light on snake vision

The first major study into the genes that control vision in snakes has found that the reptiles match their vision to their lifestyles. 

15 September 2016

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