In the search for life on Mars, scientists have discovered more about the planet’s explosive past. The future Mars rover ...

A new species, named Threordatoth chasmatos, has now been added to the list. Dr Luke Meade, the lead author of research ...

Tyrannosaurs once roamed what is now the southern coast of England. Fossil teeth uncovered in East Sussex have provided the first evidence of these dinosaurs in this region from the Early Cretaceous ...

A new study published by researchers at London’s Natural History Museum and Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven has reinforced ...

The grave of a young man in Morocco is providing astonishing insights into human culture 15,000 years ago. Buried alongside ...

While both groups survived as a whole, many species went extinct. Among the casualties were the shastasaurid ichthyosaurs, a group of whale-sized marine reptiles that could reach up to 21 metres long.

The new species is notable for its unusual dental adaptations ...

Making Sun prints is a fun activity that can turn leaves and flowers into simple but distinctive artworks. They can make a great addition to a nature journal. You can make an easy Sun print without ...

Sharks don’t have bones. Their skeletons are made of cartilage - the same soft, flexible stuff as your ears and the tip of your nose are made of. This is true for all sharks, from the formidable great ...

In this activity, your class will use images of historic peppered moth specimens from the Museum's collection to understand variation in a population. They will then play the lucky landing game to ...

Visiting the Natural History Museum is free. Book a ticket before your visit for the best experience, especially during our busy times. We do reserve space for walk-up visitors, but you may have to ...

A dramatic blue-grey sky highlights the soft greys of a Weddell seal as it rests on an ice floe. Sue watched this Weddell seal from aboard a rigid inflatable boat in Neko Harbour of the Antarctic ...