Using whole-genome data from approx. 350 contemporary and historical mosquitoes, researchers, led by Princeton University and including scientists from London’s Natural History Museum, show that the ...

The insect, which became known as the London Underground mosquito, is known by scientists as Culex pipiens form molestus. Evolutionary biologists have long believed that it evolved from the ...

From tiny gobies weighing about the same as a pencil to rays tipping the scales at over 46 kilogrammes, they are the largest fishes of their kind ever caught in the UK. To have a catch join the ranks ...

“The African reed frogs are a good model for how we can approach conservation,” says Simon. “Amphibians are particularly sensitive to environmental change, and so they are good indicator species for ...

Wildlife Photographer of the Year has launched its sixty-second competition, calling for entries from photographers across the globe of all nationalities, backgrounds and experience levels.

Celebrate the spookiest night of the year among skeletons and specimens. Following last year’s sellout event, Halloween at the Museum will be back again and better than ever. We’ll have a live band ...

Discover the fascinating stories behind the incredible collections we care for. Your tour will bring to life hidden gems and often-over-looked specimens in our galleries. Plus, we’ll introduce you to ...

This is a beginner's guide to the common groups of terrestrial invertebrates found in Britain. The guide is split into two sections, covering the insects and non-insect invertebrates separately. On ...

Join us for a new family morning hosted by Captain Joe, our resident marine explorer, who’ll guide you through a series of ocean-themed activities. Junior oceanographers-in-training will begin with an ...

Not everything about space is true. Our planetary scientist is here to share the truth about popular celestial myths.

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