“Birds-of-paradise are a charismatic group that has evolved numerous plumage traits that aid in signalling and reproduction,” says Rene. “They’ve evolved bright metallic-looking feathers that shine ...

How do you show someone how much you like them? Play hard to get, nuzzle up close, strut your best dance moves or stick like glue? This Valentine's Day, take inspiration from the natural world, and ...

In 2024, just 47 people were hurt in unprovoked shark attacks – the lowest level in almost 30 years. In an average year, humans kill tens of millions of sharks. At the same time, about 70 people will ...

A new species found in China, known as Baminornis zhenghensis, shows that early birds already had some of their characteristic features 149 million years ago.

Today, the Natural History Museum, London, announced the first new permanent gallery to open since 2016, Fixing Our Broken Planet, which will open 3 April 2025. The gallery and a new programme of ...

In this workshop you’ll meet experts from policy, corporate, science and youth activism circles. Hear about their career journeys and discover just how many different ways there are to help save the ...

Packed with contemporary science from our world-leading researchers, our new gallery explores practical, nature-based ...

The skull, from an ancient relative of ducks and geese known as Vegavis iaai, suggests that the key characteristics of modern birds were already in place 69 million years ago. Birds evolved from ...

On this free tour, you will hear the gripping histories of several women scientists, including some who've worked, and some who still work, at the Museum. Encounter numerous treasures such as ...

Experience the convergence of art, science, and engineering with a strictly limited-edition miniature cast of Fern – our pioneering bronze Diplodocus masterpiece.

‘No Access’, British photographer Ian Wood’s perfectly timed capture of an ambling Eurasian badger glancing up at some rather ...