This new species of wasp, native to the Patagonian lakes of Chile, has been named after Sir David Attenborough in celebration ...

As advocates for the planet, we try to think sustainably when making decisions and to operate in a way that’s kind to the environment. We aren’t perfect, but we’re looking at ways we can reduce our ...

Summer is a great time to get outside and explore nature. The weather is warmer and your local area will be literally abuzz with activity and interesting things to see. Noticing and reconnecting with ...

Keep an eye out in early spring and you may be lucky enough to spot the delicate pink and white blooms of a cherry tree. Discover when you can see cherry blossom in the UK, which cherry species grow ...

Some dinosaurs could reach enormous sizes. In fact, the very biggest would tower over any land animal alive today! Get to know some of the largest dinosaurs to have ever walked the planet. Dinosaur ...

The henna plant has been widely used throughout the world for thousands of years, particularly within medicine and art. However, its origin and history are not well-recorded. Despite its popular ...

Twenty-four new species of crustaceans have been discovered as part of a project to name 1,000 deep-sea animals by 2030 ...

Pearls are made by marine oysters and freshwater mussels as a natural defence against an irritant such as a parasite entering their shell or damage to their fragile body. The oyster or mussel slowly ...

To protect themselves from being eaten by predators, some species have evolved clever defence mechanisms. Bombardier beetles have turned to chemical warfare, with some taking the art of escape to an ...

The most intriguing quirk of the common tailorbird is perhaps that it creates its nest by sewing leaves together with its beak. Common tailorbirds, Orthotomus sutorius, are a species of songbirds in ...

Studying the societal value of biodiversity in the deep sea The global surge in demand for metals such as cobalt and nickel has created unprecedented interest in the exploration of deep-sea habitats ...

Find calm with our list of five quiet galleries and spaces with mindful activities to help your wellbeing. These spaces usually have lower noise levels and fewer people than the rest of the Museum.