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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge unveils the Museum's Treasures | Natural History Museum
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge officially opens the Museum's new Treasures Cadogan Gallery featuring some of the most extraordinary specimens ever to go on display at the Museum. Each of the 22 Treasures has been hand-picked by Museum...
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The Museum in Lockdown: Who feeds the beetles | Natural History Museum
What does it take to look after 80 million specimens during lockdown? As COVID-19 spread around the world, the Museum closed its doors for the first time since the Second World War. But who was going to look after the fossils and...
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World's largest yellow diamond dazzles Museum | Natural History Museum
The world's largest known vivid yellow pear-shape diamond was the highlight of a display at the Natural History Museum in London from February to September 2011. Jerry Hall was the lucky guest dazzled by the 110-carat Cora Sun-Drop...
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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Museum Patron | Natural History Museum
On 19 April 2013, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge became Patron of the Natural History Museum. The Duchess opened the Museum's Treasures Cadogan Gallery last November and also accompanied the Duke of Cambridge to Borneo, where they met...
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How do some moths and butterflies become invisible? | Natural History Museum
Museum scientist Dr David Lees introduces some of the butterflies and moths with camouflage so clever that they can outwit both predators and Lepidoptera experts. Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London...
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Do birds pee? | Natural History Museum
You might not have given bird pee and poo too much thought before but there's more to the white splatters we see than you may have realised. Dr Alex Bond, Senior Curator of Birds at the Museum, explains the science behind how birds deal...
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How to make a mini pond in a pot | Natural History Museum
You can create a pond in even the tiniest of gardens. Lots of animals will benefit, including frogs, pond skaters and blackbirds. Making a small pond in a container is easy and requires little maintenance. Get expert advice from Museum...
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How do camels survive in deserts? | Natural History Museum
We may often associate camels with scorching deserts, but some of these large mammals can also be found in much cooler climates. Dr Natalie Cooper, a researcher at the Museum, explains how camels are adapted to survive in extreme...
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Why don't penguins' feet freeze? | Natural History Museum
Have you ever wondered whether penguins' feet get cold? Emperor penguins spend much of their time standing on snow and ice. Dr Alex Bond, the Museum's Senior Curator in Charge of Birds, explains the clever things these birds do to keep...
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Why do bees dance? | Natural History Museum
When honeybees find a good flower patch, they share the news with their fellow workers by dancing. Dr Gavin Broad, the Museum's Principal Curator in Charge of Insects, explains how to interpret a waggle dance. Website:...
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How do tiny blanket octopuses ward off predators? | Natural History Museum
Male and female blanket octopuses have vastly different ways of protecting themselves from hungry predators. Museum scientist Zoe Hughes explains the clever defence mechanisms used by these extraordinary cephalopods. Discover more about...
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What on Earth is a jazz whale? | Natural History Museum
Humpback whales are known to be songsters of the sea, with males using very similar songs to attract mates during the breeding season. But bowhead whales are experts at improvisation. Travis Park, a researcher at the Museum, explains the...
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Why did blue Smarties disappear? | Natural History Museum
Blue Smarties once disappeared for a while, but do you know the reason why? Museum researcher Dr Anne Jungblut tells the story of how a microscopic organism helped get these blue-coloured chocolates back on supermarket shelves....
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Hidden Treasures: the fly collection | Natural History Museum
Are you ready for episode five of Hidden Treasures? This time we'll be exploring the fantastic fly collection! Join host Conor O'Keeffe live (on Friday 4 November 2022 at 15.30 GMT) for an exclusive look at some of the fly specimens kept...
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Why aren't some eggs egg-shaped? | Natural History Museum
Guillemots are seabirds that breed on narrow cliff ledges. Their eggs are an unusual shape and scientists think there are important reasons why. Douglas Russell, Senior Curator of Birds' Eggs and Nests, explains. Find out more about the...
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Field studies From field to collection A specimen's story trailer | Natural History Museum
The Museum contains over 80 million objects. But how are they collected? #Short #NaturalHistory #Collection #Insects ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites,...
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When is the Moon's birthday? | Natural History Museum
The Moon has been Earth’s closest companion for a very long time, but what day of the year should we be saying happy birthday to this natural satellite? We asked Museum planetary science researcher Prof Sara Russell. Discover more about...
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Collecting in the field : A curator's story | Natural History Museum
Wherever we look, insect populations are crashing. But by studying the insects at the Knepp Estate in Sussex, England, scientists are able to see how rewilding is helping to boost the biodiversity and abundance of insects. Find out how...
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Why do some animals turn white in winter? | Natural History Museum
Mountain hares and arctic foxes are part of a group of animals with fur that turns white in winter. But how do they know when to change colour and why do they do so? Museum scientist Eloise Hunt explains. Want to test your winter...
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Why is landing on Mars and Venus so difficult? | Natural History Museum
Under the right conditions, life thrives on Earth. But other planets, even those closest to us in our solar system, can be hostile worlds, even for machines. Museum scientist Sara Motaghian explains some of the reasons why Mars and Venus...
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The Last Ice Area: Searching for microscopic life in the Arctic | Natural History Museum
What life exists in the Arctic's oldest ice and why is it so important? Museum scientist Anne Jungblut recounts her recent expedition to the Last Ice Area of the Arctic and explains the importance of the research into the tiny lifeforms...
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How does rhino poop power ecosystems? | Natural History Museum
Rhinos produce a lot of dung, but it may play a more important role in the ecosystem than you’d expect. Museum scientist Alex Cranston explains how rhino poop helps to power the planet and what the consequences of losing these large...
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Why do penguins waddle? | Natural History Museum
Penguins sway comically from side to side as they walk. But have you ever wondered why they evolved such an unusual gait? Dr Alex Bond, the Museum's Senior Curator in Charge of Birds, explains why penguins waddle and how the way they...
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Behind-the-scenes of the T. rex Christmas jumper installation | NEW 2022 | Natural History Museum
You've been asking how our T. rex has managed to fit into a Christmas jumper when it has such short arms. Well, this is exactly how we did it... Pick up your own Christmas jumper (in human sizes only) by visiting our Museum shop this...
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