An ancient reptile once thought to be an early turtle ancestor actually belonged to an entirely different group.

Praearcturus gigas was among the first large predators to ever stalk the land, measuring over a metre in length.

Tracks left by some of the earliest complex animals are giving new insights into how they experienced the world. New research reveals how these creatures started to understand their surroundings, ...

Can't make it to London? Enjoy our buildings from the comfort of your sofa. The Museum's stunning architecture has made it a popular choice as a filming location for everything from blockbuster movies ...

A species is a distinct group of organisms and the most basic unit used to measure life on Earth. However, there’s no single definition of a species, meaning this vital concept in biology can be ...

Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution. Organisms that are more adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on the genes that aided their success. This process causes ...

Renewable energy refers to energy from sources that are constantly replenished - like the water for hydroelectric dams that is topped up by the rain, or the sunlight that reappears every day for solar ...

Our future depends on the natural world. But we’re facing a planetary emergency. We’re losing green spaces, animals and plants to deforestation, exploitation, urbanisation and global warming. But hope ...

This pocket bumblebee identification guide is an easy-to-use key designed to help you identify the six most common UK bumblebee species by looking at the insects' colour patterns. Want to find out ...

Join our Science and Learning Teams to explore the range of habitats in our vibrant Nature Discovery Garden. From creepy crawlies to beautiful birds, there are so many creatures who call our gardens ...

Dive beneath the surface of ancient seas and you’ll find a world teeming with giant reptiles, armour-plated fish and predators with jaws wide enough to swallow you whole.

During 2020, the world threw away over 250 million tonnes of plastic. A fifth of this plastic pollution was dumped straight into the environment, as many nations struggle to keep up with the mounting ...