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Science highlights
A new science and digitisation centre
We’re moving some of the collections to a new science and digitisation centre.
Science training
Our training courses are designed for graduate students and professionals taught by Museum scientists.
Natural History Museum scientists described a record 815 new species in 2023
Last year scientists at the Natural History Museum have been busy.
Museum scientists published over 700 new pieces of research in 2023
Our scientists have contributed papers on everything from deep sea diversity to marsupial evolution.
Human evolution expert awarded Huxley Medal
Professor Chris Stringer, our longest-serving researcher, is set to be honoured for his contributions to human evolution.
Towards 30 by 30: Balancing nature and people
New analysis from our scientists reveals that current conservation efforts are not adequately protecting the most critical ecosystem services.
Read our 30 by 30 policy brief
News from our scientists
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Science news Molluscs could have been the first animals to venture on land The story of how animals first set foot out of the water and onto land just became more complex. 7 November 2024 -
Science news Whales in Wembley: Origins of mysterious blue whale bones uncovered A mystery beginning in the South Atlantic, and ending in South Kensington, has finally been solved. 6 November 2024 -
Science news Antarctic krill genes could reveal how they’re responding to climate change Even the world’s most successful wild animal isn’t safe from rising temperatures. 1 November 2024 -
Science news The evolution of birds made giant cicadas better flyers An evolutionary ‘air race’ may have been taking place in forests during the age of dinosaurs. 28 October 2024 -
Science news Largest ever millipede’s head revealed by 300-million-year-old fossils Arthropleura's head reveals that millipedes and centipedes are closely related. 9 October 2024 -
Science news Bird extinctions have a greater impact than we think Every species extinction is bad, but the impacts are worse when we consider the ecosystem functions that are also lost. 3 October 2024