“ Zavacephale was a small animal, measuring less than one metre long, but is the most skeletally complete pachycephalosaur ...

New research into the genetics of Anopheles funestus (An. funestus), one of the most neglected but prolific malaria-transmitting mosquitoes in Africa, has revealed how this species is evolving in ...

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

The main carrier for the most widespread Plasmodium species across Africa is the mosquito Anopheles gambiae. Because of this, the insect has been of intense interest to researchers to figure out a way ...

“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 ...

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 ...

New research has looked at the impact of higher ocean temperatures of Prochlorococcus, a bacteria which carries out as much as 5% of all the world’s photosynthesis. As a result, it’s responsible for ...

The Natural History Museum today celebrates construction commencing at its new state-of-the-art collections, research and digitisation centre.

In this free display, we look at the life of the man whose vision led to the creation of the Natural History Museum. On display for the first time are a selection of his published works and original ...

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 ...

Journey into the wonderful world of birds with leading conservationists and ornithologists with a full day of inspiring talks at the Natural History Museum. An exciting collaboration between the ...

Have you ever thought about a career in space science? Dr Helena Bates shares what it’s like to be a researcher of meteorites and gives advice on getting into this profession.