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A new science and digitisation centre
We’re moving some of the collections to a new science and digitisation centre.
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Natural History Museum scientists described a record 815 new species in 2023
Last year scientists at the Natural History Museum have been busy.
Museum scientists published over 700 new pieces of research in 2023
Our scientists have contributed papers on everything from deep sea diversity to marsupial evolution.
Human evolution expert awarded Huxley Medal
Professor Chris Stringer, our longest-serving researcher, is set to be honoured for his contributions to human evolution.
Towards 30 by 30: Balancing nature and people
New analysis from our scientists reveals that current conservation efforts are not adequately protecting the most critical ecosystem services.
News from our scientists
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Science newsBig-eyed conch snails use vision to jump away from predators
Conch snails make death-defying leaps to evade deadly predators.
16 January 2025 -
Science newsDiCaprio’s snake and Sauron’s piranha: Natural History Museum describes 190 new species in 2024
Over the last 12 months our scientists have been describing a dizzying array of new species.
20 December 2024 -
Science newsDebris from ancient explosive volcanoes found at Mars rover landing site
A previously unknown rock type at the new Mars rover landing site is revealing more about the red planet.
13 December 2024 -
Science newsTyrannosaur teeth discovered in southern England reveal Cretaceous dinosaur ecosystem
Spinosaurs, tyrannosaurs and relatives of Velociraptor once stalked England’s south coast.
10 December 2024 -
Science newsTriassic reptile with unusual jaws named as a new species
Threordatoth chasmatos was one of the last survivors of a once-widespread group of lizard-like animals.
6 December 2024 -
Science newsLargest marine reptiles may have been wiped out by hidden Triassic extinction
The whale-sized shastasaurids went extinct over 200 million years ago.
4 December 2024
