Some of the most basic building blocks of the solar system are missing from one of its most dangerous asteroids.

A new species of sail-backed dinosaur has been named after a famous sailor.

One of the papers is the first major study of the chemistry of Bennu, published today in Nature Astronomy, revealing that the sample is chemically primitive and contains a mixture of materials with ...

The community science team works to transform the potential of individuals and communities to collaborate in research, building knowledge and agency to take environmental action.

Moon rock collected on the last Apollo mission is revealing more about one of the Moon’s most unusual structures, the Light ...

By 2031, the Museum will have unveiled two stunning new galleries and transformed four existing ones – creating beautiful new spaces to share its treasures from the natural world with over a million ...

Energy efficiency is one of the simplest ways to save money and reduce emissions. Small tweaks at home can lead to big ...

Join us on a fun-filled adventure especially designed for young explorers aged 4–7. This 45-minute, interactive guided tour brings our fascinating specimens to life with exciting stories and hands-on ...

This overgrazing by deer and other herbivores has held back the recovery of woodlands, peatlands and heathlands across the ...

Invasive species are a big threat to nature. Explore how grey squirrels, cane toads, Japanese knotweed, and more affect ecosystems.

Farmers of the future face a big challenge: feeding Earth's expanding population while minimising environmental impacts and keeping food affordable. One solution is genetically modified (or GM) crops.

The pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus northropi acted like a giant heron, plucking prey from the water and launching itself into the air.