“Most solar panels convert around a quarter of light they receive into electricity, which is good, but they could be more ...

New research has looked at the impact of higher ocean temperatures of Prochlorococcus, a bacteria which carries out as much ...

An extinct species known as Agriodontosaurus helsbypetrae has revealed new twists in the tale of lizards and their relatives.

Together, the evolution of thumbnails and claws might have helped rodents to eat different foods and enter new environments, from climbing trees to digging underground. This adaptability has allowed ...

Wildlife Photographer of the Year tells the story of a planet under pressure. Help us harness the power of photography to advance scientific knowledge, spread awareness of important issues and nurture ...

Whilst in the newly transformed gardens, Their Royal Highnesses joined some of the students for outdoor learning activities.

Ocean warming has triggered a dramatic shift in the distribution of marine life. Many species have expanded their range towards the polar regions as sea temperatures heat up. At t ...

Find answers to your big nature questions. Delve into stories about our research, scientists and the collections we care for. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the ...

Some of nature's most unique and valuable treasures are on display in the Vault gallery. See the world's largest collection of coloured diamonds (they also glow in the dark), and marvel at rare ...

Some dinosaurs could reach enormous sizes. In fact, the very biggest would tower over any land animal alive today! Get to know some of the largest dinosaurs to have ever walked the planet. Dinosaur ...

Taxonomy is the science that attempts to categorise the many millions of species on Earth. Find out how to define taxonomy, what taxonomists do and why classifying life is so important. The definition ...

The Natural History Museum Ice Rink has now closed. After an incredible 16 years of ice skating at the Museum, the five-acre gardens on which the rink used to sit have now been transformed into a hub ...