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

Scientists are retracing the journeys of century-old Antarctic expeditions to discover how the Earth has changed.

A human species arrived on the island of Sulawesi in southeast Asia more than 800,000 years earlier than previously known.

From today, visitors to London’s Natural History Museum can get up close to the Xenomorph egg from FX’s highly anticipated upcoming series, Alien: Earth. Visitors and fans alike can bear witness to ...

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 ...

Capybaras have specialised teeth that are suited to their plant-heavy diet. Like other rodents, their incisors – sharp, ...

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 ...

Sea star wasting disease has devastated starfish populations in North America, driving some species to the brink of extinction. New research has identified Vibrio pectenicida bacteria as the cause of ...

Otters are moving into UK towns and cities as their populations recover. Discover facts about Eurasian otters and their presence in urban areas including Sheffield, Birmingham and London.

Is it possible to bring dinosaurs back from the dead? Non-avian dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago, but could we use DNA to create a real-life Jurassic Park?

Centuries of farming, building and industry have made the UK one of the most nature-depleted countries in Europe. Extensive agricultural lands and road networks, in combination with other factors, ...