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Science highlights
A new science and digitisation centre
We’re moving some of the collections to a new science and digitisation centre.
Science training
Our training courses are designed for graduate students and professionals taught by Museum scientists.
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 newsThe slender-billed curlew is declared extinct
This is the first mainland European bird declared extinct in 500 years.
18 November 2024 -
Science newsAncient humans feasted on a giant elephant in India over 300,000 years ago
A breakthrough fossil discovery is changing what we know about some of the largest mammals to ever walk the Earth.
15 November 2024 -
Science newsClimate change threatens nearly half of all corals with extinction
Rising temperatures are pushing many species to the brink, alongside disease, pollution and unsustainable fishing.
13 November 2024 -
Science news‘One of a kind’ fossil from the age of dinosaurs reveals roots of bird intelligence
A remarkable fossil could transform our understanding of how the intelligence of modern birds evolved.
13 November 2024 -
Science newsMolluscs could have been the first animals to venture on land
The story of how animals first set foot out of the water and onto land just became more complex.
7 November 2024 -
Science newsWhales in Wembley: Origins of mysterious blue whale bones uncovered
A mystery beginning in the South Atlantic, and ending in South Kensington, has finally been solved.
6 November 2024
