The main carrier for the most widespread Plasmodium species across Africa is the mosquito Anopheles gambiae. Because of this, the insect has been of intense interest to researchers to figure out a way ...

“ Zavacephale was a small animal, measuring less than one metre long, but is the most skeletally complete pachycephalosaur yet found. This makes it an important specimen for understanding how the ...

An extinct species known as Agriodontosaurus helsbypetrae has revealed new twists in the tale of lizards and their relatives.

“Most solar panels convert around a quarter of light they receive into electricity, which is good, but they could be more efficient,” Margot explains. “By mimicking the ways seaweeds can absorb and ...

One way of monitoring this phenomenon is using environmental DNA. Known as eDNA, this is genetic material from animals and plants that is shed into the water. Like how forensics may sample a crime ...

New research has looked at the impact of higher ocean temperatures of Prochlorococcus, a bacteria which carries out as much as 5% of all the world’s photosynthesis. As a result, it’s responsible for ...

The Natural History Museum today celebrates construction commencing at its new state-of-the-art collections, research and digitisation centre.

Journey into the wonderful world of birds with leading conservationists and ornithologists with a full day of inspiring talks at the Natural History Museum. An exciting collaboration between the ...

Have you ever thought about a career in space science? Dr Helena Bates shares what it’s like to be a researcher of meteorites and gives advice on getting into this profession.

Together, the evolution of thumbnails and claws might have helped rodents to eat different foods and enter new environments, from climbing trees to digging underground. This adaptability has allowed ...

When it comes to large mammals living in the heart of UK cities, you might think the red fox is in a league of its own. But there’s another top predator back in town – the Eurasian otter. Discover ...