New analysis of ancient human protein could unlock secrets of evolution The technique – known as proteomics – could bring new insights into the past two million years of humanity’s history The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023
New disease caused by plastics discovered in seabirds Natural History Museum scientists say plasticosis, which scars digestive tract, likely to affect other types of bird too The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023
From Piltdown Man to anti-vaxxers ... What science’s worst hoaxes can teach us Covid disinformation prompts Royal Society to consider ways of countering forgeries and falsehoods The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023
Dippy the Dinosaur unveiled in new Coventry residence The Diplodocus installation will remain in the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum for three years. The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023
Snow leopard wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award The prestigious competition attracted 38,575 entries from across 93 countries. Here's the winning photograph and the runners-up. ABC News · Feb 9, 2023
Famed LA mountain lion's death shines light on tribal talks Southern California's most popular puma gained fame as P-22 and cast a spotlight on the troubled population of California’s endangered mountain lions and their decreasing genetic diversity The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2023
Mum with terminal cancer wants to see son 'write his first word' before she dies Danni Day, 34, from Norfolk, has created a 'wish list' of things to do before she dies, after being diagnosed with an incurable cancer and given just two years with her baby boy Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2023
Nearly half of parents say their fondest childhood memories include school trips The most popular British school trip destinations include London's Natural History Museum, Imperial War Museum, and Tate Modern Wales Online · Jan 30, 2023
A rare glimpse inside Britain’s secret vault of whale skeletons The hoard of bones of 6,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises is one of the world’s finest research resources – and may hold the key to the long-term future of these species The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2023
Fossil analysis reveals oldest known example of sexual combat weapon It had previously been thought that the trident was used for feeding. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
For the record Natural History Museum | John Stonehouse | Michael Conroy | Gondoliers and gondolas The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023
Dead 12ft whale washes up on bank of river in UK Mammal has been sent to Natural History Museum for examination The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023
Massive 12ft whale washes up on banks of Kent river sparking coastguard response HM Coastguard were called to the scene near Sittingbourne, Kent, after the large whale carcass was found along the River Medway, with a team of volunteers helping to investigate Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023
Natural History Museum under fire for gagging clause with Danish oil sponsor Wildlife photography contest that was subject to the agreement described environmental impact of oil rigs in positive light The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023 What will happen in 2023? A calendar of the year Elections in several countries, film awards shows and sports tournaments among highlights
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 Eighty-five new types of wasp among more than 351 species identified in 2022 Also discovered was a frog that grows to just eight millimetres in length
Los Angeles Times · Dec 23, 2022 Dispute rises over what to do with P-22's remains as Indigenous people fight for Griffith Park burial LOS ANGELES — Even in death, the mountain lion known as P-22 is caught between two worlds.
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022 Turtles are in a race against time to beat climate change, study suggests While the creatures are likely to survive a warming planet, they will have move to new places.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022 Return of the rhino: can we bring the northern white back from extinction? An enthralling project to save the northern white rhino is raising challenging questions as scientists debate the ethics of de-extinction. Mattha Busby reports
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Museums and galleries to get share of £4m funding pot The National Motor Museum, Hampton Court Palace and the Natural History Museum will benefit from the grants.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022 Fossil found in drawer is found to be oldest known modern lizard Specimen collected in 1950s pushes back origins of squamates by at least 34m years
ABC News · Nov 30, 2022 Historical fish collection sheds light on Aboriginal fishing methods This 180-year-old fish is among the first Australian fish of its kind ever to be known to western science, and a refresh of its nomenclature to reflect its Aboriginal name at both the Natural History Museum in London and the National Museum in Scotland will recognise the contribution of traditional…
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 The Leader podcast: ‘World’s biggest dinosaur’ roars into London Titanosaur cast at Natural History Museum bigger than Dippy Diplodocus
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 Mussel numbers in the Thames drop by 95 per cent The study also found that mussel size had decreased since the 1960s.
Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 Biggest dinosaur to ever walk the Earth is coming to UK - and barely fits inside museum The spectacular titanosaur cast, which is four times heavier than Dippy the Diplodocus and 12 metres longer than Hope the blue whale, will be on show at The Natural History Museum next year