Natural History Museum
New analysis of ancient human protein could unlock secrets of evolution
The technique – known as proteomics – could bring new insights into the past two million years of humanity’s history
Robin McKie Science Editor
05, Mar, 2023 @10:00 AM
From Piltdown Man to anti-vaxxers ... What science’s worst hoaxes can teach us
Covid disinformation prompts Royal Society to consider ways of countering forgeries and falsehoods
Robin McKie
25, Feb, 2023 @3:10 PM
Discovered in the deep: the anglerfish with vampire-like sex lives
A deep trawl has brought up a potentially new species of a fish whose extreme mating methods include permanent physical fusion
Helen Scales
01, Feb, 2023 @6:00 AM
A rare glimpse inside Britain’s secret vault of whale skeletons
The hoard of bones of 6,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises is one of the world’s finest research resources – and may hold the key to the long-term future of these species
Anna Turns
21, Jan, 2023 @8:00 AM
Natural History Museum under fire for gagging clause with Danish oil sponsor
Wildlife photography contest that was subject to the agreement described environmental impact of oil rigs in positive light
Wil Crisp
08, Jan, 2023 @7:00 AM
Snowflake Bentley’s 19th-century images of snow crystals put online
Natural History Museum bought album of images by pioneering scientist in 1899 and has now digitised them
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
04, Jan, 2023 @11:15 AM
351 new species named by Natural History Museum – and a quarter are wasps
New varieties of the insect include species that could be useful for controlling crop pests
Helena Horton Environment reporter
30, Dec, 2022 @12:56 PM
‘The sheer scale is extraordinary’: meet the titanosaur that dwarfs Dippy the diplodocus
One of the largest creatures to have walked the Earth is to become the Natural History Museum’s new star attraction
Robin McKie Science Editor
26, Nov, 2022 @1:00 PM
Schoolchildren in England to learn about biodiversity in new RHS project
Partnership between RHS, Natural History Museum and DfE will enable schools to access funding to create green spaces
Helena Horton Environment reporter
23, Nov, 2022 @10:28 AM
Scientists find 30 potential new species at bottom of ocean
Natural History Museum scientists seek to unlock mysteries of deep sea but some fear activity will disturb diversity of the depths
Helena Horton Environment reporter
26, Jul, 2022 @1:57 PM
‘Ultimate honour’: remains of hundreds of Moriori returned in biggest repatriation yet
Remains returned from UK Natural History Museum as well as from across New Zealand, a century after being dug up as curiosities by explorers
Eva Corlett
08, Jul, 2022 @2:43 AM
Tyrannosaurus cheques? UK’s dino-industry pins hopes on Jurassic World Dominion
Theme parks, toy brands and even coastal hotspots are looking to the latest dinosaur blockbuster for a bump in revenue
Catherine Shoard
10, Jun, 2022 @4:54 PM
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