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

“Most solar panels convert around a quarter of light they receive into electricity, which is good, but they could be more efficient,” Margot explains. “By mimicking the ways seaweeds can absorb and ...

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 ...

Our unique collections and world-class expertise are helping to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. Discover how we are using our broad knowledge and cutting-edge techniques to ...

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

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 ...

One way of monitoring this phenomenon is using environmental DNA. Known as eDNA, this is genetic material from animals and plants that is shed into the water. Like how forensics may sample a crime ...

Stegosaurus, Allosaurus and Diplodocus are among the Jurassic Period’s most famous faces. But how dinosaurs went from a small and unimportant group of reptiles to ruling our planet for millions of ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...