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 ...

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

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 ...

“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.

Investigating the relationship between humans and the natural world. Images can be challenging, uplifting, provocative or revelatory, and should illustrate how our attitudes, decisions and actions ...

Revealing the personality of an individual or an intimate group of animals in a thought-provoking or memorable way. Nayan Khanolkar’s (India) camera trap attracts the attention of curious langur ...

Revealing the personality of an individual or an intimate group of animals in a thought-provoking or memorable way. Amit Eshel (Israel) has a rare encounter with a family of Pallas’s cats on a rocky ...

Displaying a selection of the photographer's best work, whether the images focus on a specific subject or represent a particular approach. This body of work should be both original and outstanding.

Demonstrating style and artistic intent, this body of work should show a breadth of skill and vision while illustrating consistent quality. Luca Lorenz (Germany) explores his passion for the natural ...