The fossil fungi are from the same family as Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, also known as the zombie-ant fungus, which has gained widespread recognition as the inspiration behind the popular ...

Visuals will be projected onto all four walls as well as onto the floor of the large room. These include high-contrast and moving patterns, but no flashing images in the 16–25Hz range. Throughout ...

Early pterosaurs loved temperate and humid habitats – and it might explain why their fossils are hard to find today.

The collection provides fascinating insights on a variety of social and scientific subjects such as glaciology, anthropology, astrobiology, socialism, land reform and spiritualism. It also reveals ...

Scientists from the Natural History Museum have unravelled the geological mysteries behind jadarite, a rare lithium-bearing mineral with the potential to power Europe's green energy transition which, ...

Mineral with a chemical composition very similar to that of the Superman’s Kryptonite could help Europe transition to a ...

Nettles are a familiar sight across Britain, growing in gardens, along canal paths and in hedgerows. These plants tend to have a bad reputation – who among us hasn’t suffered the tingling pain of a ...

Samual Stone (UK) watches as a jackdaw brings stones to its nest. Samual had been keeping an eye on a hole in the trunk of a half-fallen willow tree in London’s Bushy Park. He’d seen a pair of ...

Join us to celebrate Pride Month. From asexual lizards to hermaphrodite molluscs, we’ll explore the fascinating fluidity of life on Earth. This event has been cancelled. This Pride Month we’re ...

This London Climate Action Week discover how science, nature and creativity can help tackle the climate crisis. Meet scientists, artists and community voices passionate about creating positive change.

Looking for an exclusive experience? Email us at [email protected] to request a private tour for your group. Discover the fascinating stories behind the incredible collections we care for. Your ...

Relax and unwind beneath Hope our blue whale in Hintze Hall as the timeless beauty of classical music and ancient sound healing surrounds you. Join us in the morning or the evening for a chance to ...