August

News

Mantellisaurus: 3D-scanning one of the most complete British dinosaurs

A usually inaccessible dinosaur will be available to researchers around the world.

20 August 2019

Science news

The oldest stegosaur ever has been discovered in Morocco

A new species of stegosaurian dinosaur, Adratiklit boulahfa, has been described.

20 August 2019

Science news

Understanding the origins of European domestic pigs

Wherever humans have gone, pigs have followed.

13 August 2019

Anthropocene

Why you should never flush wet wipes down the toilet

Discover the dangers of flushing your wet wipes.

Collections

A new look for Chi-Chi the panda

Find out why our conservators worked on Britain's most famous panda.

12 August 2019

Science news

How did potatoes adapt to Europe?

How did potatoes come to Europe and how did they adapt to a new environment?

2 August 2019

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