A new study has found that a laser technology can quickly and accurately tell the difference between ivory that came from ...

Some fungi have evolved to break down tough natural polymers, such as the cellulose found in plants. But while cellulose has ...

DNA from of over 9,500 plants sequenced to produce groundbreaking tree of life; 1.8 billion letters of genetic code used to build a ‘periodic table’ of plants; The tree can in ...

The researchers believe that the salmon’s enormous size meant it was a filter feeder. Many of the world’s largest living fish are also filter feeders, with animals like the whale shark using their ...

Rising temperatures are also intensifying rainfall across east Africa, causing further changes in the salt lakes. The removal ...

Allestree park is on the edge of Derby and surrounded by houses, making it the largest urban rewilding project in the UK ©The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London ...

The fossil jawbone of an ichthyosaur, which may belong to the largest marine reptile ever discovered, has been found in southwest England. This giant of the oceans is estimated to have reached around ...

Natron in Tanzania is the only regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa and it has experienced declining ...

A lunch space for the indoor picnic area can be reserved when you book. These are for 30 minutes at a set time between 11.00 and 13.30. This is subject to availability. You can bring your own food or ...

In the absence of light, some animals have developed clever strategies to ensure their survival. For all animals, there are three common necessities of life: finding food, finding a mate and avoiding ...

In recognition of the high standard of entries, 25 extra images were selected by the Natural History Museum and put to the public vote. Daniel was mesmerised by the movements of the starlings as they ...

Both behind the scenes and on display in the galleries, you'll find many specimens collected by Charles Darwin on the five-year voyage of HMS Beagle. Take a closer look at nine highlights from the ...