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Science newsOnly known drawing of extinct giant sloth lemur found in cave
The painting dates to at least 1,000 years ago.
28 June 2020 -
NewsMuseum molecular biologists volunteer in the fight against COVID-19
Scientists have relocated to a testing centre in Milton Keynes, where they are helping to analyse coronavirus tests.
26 June 2020 -
Science newsGiant relatives of wombats discovered in Australian desert
A new family of ancient marsupials has been discovered, relatives of modern-day wombats and koalas.
25 June 2020 -
Science newsMetamorphosis is helping to explain salamander skull diversity
Why do the majority of animals undergo metamorphosis?
22 June 2020 -
NewsDinosaur diaries: Fossilised stomach contents reveal a dinosaur's last meal
A 110-million-year-old dinosaur's fossil stomach has been studied by scientists.
19 June 2020 -
NewsDoug Gurr appointed new Director
The Trustees of the Museum have announced the appointment of Dr Douglas Gurr as the new Director.
18 June 2020 -
NewsBritain goes two months without burning coal amid lockdown
It's the longest period since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.
15 June 2020 -
NewsChina removes pangolin scale from list of official medicines
Pangolin scales are no longer approved for use in traditional Chinese medicine.
11 June 2020 -
Science newsBullets, bombs, cans and plastic litter the bottom of the Pacific Ocean
Human waste was found 2,000 metres below the ocean surface.
8 June 2020 -
NewsDinosaur diaries: Oldest evidence of cannibal dinosaurs uncovered
Explore the latest findings from across the world of palaeontology.
5 June 2020
