Hank tells us of a fascinating new experiment in synthetic biology - scientists have created a jellyfish out of silicone and rat heart cells.

How can we realise a world in which global communities have access to clean and sustainable energy for generations? Alternatives to fossil fuels are out there, and the clock is ticking to halt the most devastating impacts of climate...

Join exhibition creators and scientists to hear how they brought Fantastic Beasts™: The Wonder of Nature to life. The exhibition is a spectacular immersive experience using props, specimens and interactives to bring a touch of magic to...

Imagine having to leave your home behind as the environment makes it unsafe to live in. For millions of people around the world, this is a reality. Climate change is exacerbating social, economic, and environmental drivers of migration...

When the global Covid-19 pandemic hit, Museum PhD student Jaz Millar was in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth – Antarctica. Jaz was researching microscopic life in Antarctica when news reached them that the rest of...

Women are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. They are also leading the way as the most active and effective agents and campaigners of action against the environmental challenges we all face. To prevent, adapt and mitigate...

Climate activists Mitzi Jonelle Tan and Clover Hogan discuss their personal experiences of climate change impacting their homes and communities, and the action they have been inspired to take. ---------------- The Natural History Museum...

This event has been postponed, please check back soon for a new date. Women are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. They are also leading the way as the most active and effective agents and campaigners of action against...

This year's incredible Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition added brand new category, Oceans - the bigger picture, shining a spotlight on the importance of marine environments for our planet. Join Alison Shean for an exclusive...

Join Alastair Hendry in conversation with Wild Crimes hosts Khalil Thirlaway and Tori Herridge as we go behind the scenes in to the making of the fascinating, and sometimes shocking podcast series from the Natural History Museum. Every...

Nature is declining globally at an unprecedented rate. The primary driver of extinction is human land-use change, over half of which is to make way for agriculture. Over one million plant and animal species are predicted to face...

A long-dead sea dragon, Rhomaleosaurus cramptoni roamed the water at the same time as dinosaurs dominated the land, and died out more than 180 million years ago. But thanks to the latest technology, viewers anywhere in the world can get...

Join Dr Adrian Glover as he journeys to the site of a collapsed Antarctic ice shelf. Experience the view from the ship deck and hear about the challenges the team faced. Read more about the expedition and see images of the scenery and...

B ioluminescent creatures emit light created inside their bodies so they can glitter, glow and signal to each other in complete darkness. As many of these animals live in the deepest parts of the ocean, deep-sea bioluminescence is a...

See the world through a new lensref='http://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>lens Now in its fifty-fourth year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcases extraordinary animal behaviour and the breathtaking...

Why not get your lab coat on at home and try out this classic erupting volcano experiment? See the full written instructions and find out more about these incredible geological