“In Morocco, for example, all sorts of different fossils are sold, from trilobites and ammonites to vertebrates such as ...

Some of the most basic building blocks of the solar system are missing from one of its most dangerous asteroids.

A new species of sail-backed dinosaur has been named after a famous sailor.

Moon rock collected on the last Apollo mission is revealing more about one of the Moon’s most unusual structures, the Light ...

One of the papers is the first major study of the chemistry of Bennu, published today in Nature Astronomy, revealing that the sample is chemically primitive and contains a mixture of materials with ...

On closer inspection, Lockwood realised the animal would have probably possessed a pronounced sail-like structure along its back, helping to set it apart from other dinosaurs found on the island. His ...

Energy efficiency is one of the simplest ways to save money and reduce emissions. Small tweaks at home can lead to big ...

The community science team works to transform the potential of individuals and communities to collaborate in research, building knowledge and agency to take environmental action.

Meet real scientists and curators working on cutting-edge research and collections. Discover the wide range of technical careers behind the scenes, from 2D and 3D production to AI, and hear from ...

Join us on a fun-filled adventure especially designed for young explorers aged 4–7. This 45-minute, interactive guided tour brings our fascinating specimens to life with exciting stories and hands-on ...

Over the last two years we’ve been transforming our five-acre gardens into a haven for people and wildlife – all part of our work across the UK to support urban nature recovery. Our scientists are ...

Sewage in Britain's waterways has been hitting the headlines recently. But what effect does raw waste have on our rivers, streams and oceans?