Following the Hollywood treatment worms received in the blockbuster franchise Dune this year, the evolutionary history of an ...

Fossils of the new species, now called Radnorscolex latus, were found in an old quarry in Herefordshire and date to around ...

Early birds can book their tickets in advance online now. Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre has been supported by Associate Donor Huo Family Foundation.

New research suggests that the Sun’s magnetic field is generated near to the surface, challenging theories that it came deep ...

The numbers of more well-known species like the swift, swallow and house martin have also declined significantly. While ...

The remains of the first marine animal forests from the Ediacaran Period, about 565 million years ago, are revealing how ...

The 1,000 Fishes Blueprint, launched by the Shoal partnership, aims to push back against this concerning trend. It’s hoping ...

We offer an extensive programme of events for visitors, school groups, museum professionals and academics at the Museum in South Kensington. Browse our activities, special events and temporary ...

Select a scene to explore the whale's story, from the ocean to the Museum's collections to the historic Hintze Hall.

Killer whales (also called orcas) are apex predators, meaning they are at the top of their food chain. They feed on fish and squid like other odontocetes (toothed whales) do, but will also target ...

By studying tree rings from the past 2,000 years, researchers have revealed that the summer of 2023 was exceptionally hot. A ...

Ocean acidification is mainly caused by carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere dissolving into the ocean. This leads to a lowering of the water's pH, making the ocean more acidic. Carbon dioxide is ...