The mystery of a controversial fossil, once believed to be the oldest known octopus, has finally been resolved. First ...

As the cave was over 100 kilometres from the coast when the pendant was made 15,000 years ago, it suggests that ancient ...

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England’s “green and pleasant land” is set to be transformed in the next 60 years as rising temperatures and other human ...

The discovery of a new fossil site in China has revealed exceptionally well-preserved specimens from the Ediacaran Period.

It’s been more than half a century since humans last walked on the Moon, but we’re on the verge of doing so again. NASA’s ambitious Artemis programme aims to build the first lunar space station, so we ...

One specimen that Diego always enjoys checking in on is the coelacanth. This legendary fish was once believed to have gone extinct in the era of the dinosaurs, but, astonishingly, living populations ...

The Moon is one of the most recognisable objects in the solar system. This proximity to Earth has given it immeasurable cultural significance and means it plays a key role in Earth’s tides. Explore ...

In recognition of the high standard of entries, 25 extra images were selected by the Natural History Museum and put to the public vote. A young Iberian lynx playfully throws a rodent into the air ...

In recognition of the high standard of entries, 25 extra images were selected by the Natural History Museum and put to the public vote. A sika deer carries the interlocked severed head of a rival male ...

In recognition of the high standard of entries, 25 extra images were selected by the Natural History Museum and put to the public vote. A group of flamingos stands out against a stark industrial ...