Scientists

Meet the Swedish botanist who ventured around the world on Captain Cook's pivotal first voyage.

Meet eighteenth-century naturalist and collector Sir Joseph Banks.

An intrepid explorer and brilliant naturalist, Alfred Russel Wallace co-published the theory of evolution by natural selection with Charles Darwin.

Though visitors can spot his namesake on the iconic gilded ceiling of our Hintze Hall, few will have heard of Graman Kwasimukambe.

The face of modern science is young, black, female and ambitious.

An expert in underwater filming, Orla Doherty is one of the lucky few to have explored the deepest parts of the ocean.

TV presenter, author and academic Alice Roberts shares memories of the Museum and how it influenced her fascination with human evolution.

Meet the trailblazer who was one of the first women employed as a scientist by the Natural History Museum.

Our butterfly expert talks about her life, passions and the power of perspectives.

When Patrick started caring for the Museum's fish specimens, he became one of the institution's first black curators.

Women working with Museum collections share what they love about their jobs, and their advice for budding curators.

Brachiopod curator Zoë Hughes celebrates the life and work of one of the Museum's great pioneering geologists.

Gibbous moons really don't get the attention they deserve.

The Museum cares for the only piece of Apollo 17 Moon rock gifted to the UK, but our connection with NASA's missions goes back to Apollo 11.

Stars that go supernova are responsible for creating many of the elements of the periodic table, including those that make up the human body. 

Learn how Iceland's volcanic terrain is shaping the way scientists explore the surface of Mars.

Is a mosquito trapped in amber really the way to bring dinosaurs back from the dead? 

Get to know the Museum scientists working on the latest dinosaur discoveries.

Moving a dinosaur is never easy. Watch as Museum conservators pack Dippy the Diplodocus into boxes, one bone at a time.

Dinosaurs have a new family tree. Find out how it has changed and what the new tree reveals about dinosaurs' origins and evolution.

Our butterfly expert talks about her life, passions and the power of perspectives.

Professor Chris Stringer, our longest-serving researcher, is set to be honoured for his contributions to human evolution.

Investing in natural history collections could offer new scientific and economic opportunities.

The asteroids 28994 Helenabates and 31551 Ashleyking are part of the main asteroid belt, a collection of rocky debris left over from the solar system’s beginning.

International scientists must overcome many obstacles to obtain research posts in the UK.

Our South Asian scientists share their research and their favourite specimen.

Justin chats about the challenges involved in getting a PhD placement and maintaining a work-life balance.

Thai PhD student Chawatat investigates the hidden lives of Southeast Asian bumblebees.

Museum PhD student Eva researches deep-sea animal biodiversity in the Pacific Ocean.

Explore the stories of the giant redwoods and the extraordinary Cherokee man Sequoyah, who influenced their name.

Museum Palaeontologist Cassius discusses and promotes inclusivity within science and other workplaces.

PhD student Carla on exploring how cyanobacteria survive in the cold temperatures of Antarctic lakes.

Museum plant specialist Ana Claudia researches global biodiversity decline.

Professor Svante Pääbo, considered a founding father of palaeogenomics, has helped to reveal how humans evolved, and how we relate to our closest relatives.

Miranda Lowe has now been recognised for her brilliant work by being awarded a CBE.

The Museum's new, free Women in Science tour tell some inspiring stories of women in science.

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

Dr Susie Maidment shares what it's like to be a dinosaur researcher, how she got into this career and advice for budding palaeontologists.

LGBTQ+ staff share their stories in their own words.

Get to know the Museum scientists working on the latest dinosaur discoveries.

Much of the ocean remains unexplored, but scientists at the Museum are helping unravel the mysteries of the world beneath the waves.

The face of modern science is young, black, female and ambitious.

They include new dinosaurs, an ancient wombat and a giant shark.

When Patrick started caring for the Museum's fish specimens, he became one of the institution's first black curators.

Though visitors can spot his namesake on the iconic gilded ceiling of our Hintze Hall, few will have heard of Graman Kwasimukambe.

Meteorite impacts may have been key to life on Earth.

Brachiopod curator Zoë Hughes celebrates the life and work of one of the Museum's great pioneering geologists.

Women working with Museum collections share what they love about their jobs, and their advice for budding curators.

Female researchers are helping to answer some of the biggest questions about life on Earth. 

Hear from researcher Dr Anne Jungblut as she explores the abundance of life in the glaciers of South Georgia.