Ophiocordyceps are named because they infect the brain of their hosts to then manipulate the ant’s behaviour. Zombie-ant fungi have gained widespread recognition as the inspiration behind the ...

Jerwood Gallery, South Kensington. Download a map. Get ready to immerse yourself in the epic tale of people and planet in this new 360° experience, presented by Sir David Attenborough. Watch as the ...

The fossil fungi are from the same family as Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, also known as the zombie-ant fungus, which has gained widespread recognition as the inspiration behind the popular ...

Early pterosaurs loved temperate and humid habitats – and it might explain why their fossils are hard to find today.

Mineral with a chemical composition very similar to that of the Superman’s Kryptonite could help Europe transition to a ...

The paper suggested megalodon may actually have survived into the Holocene, our current geological epoch. However, this study ...

Scientists from the Natural History Museum have unravelled the geological mysteries behind jadarite, a rare lithium-bearing mineral with the potential to power Europe's green energy transition which, ...

Visuals will be projected onto all four walls as well as onto the floor of the large room. These include high-contrast and moving patterns, but no flashing images in the 16–25Hz range. Throughout ...

Join us to celebrate Pride Month. From asexual lizards to hermaphrodite molluscs, we’ll explore the fascinating fluidity of life on Earth. This event has been cancelled. This Pride Month we’re ...

This London Climate Action Week discover how science, nature and creativity can help tackle the climate crisis. Meet scientists, artists and community voices passionate about creating positive change.

Scientists have tracked over 100 species of marine animals and found that plans to protect almost a third of our seas may be insufficient.

Looking for an exclusive experience? Email us at guidedtours@nhm.ac.uk to request a private tour for your group. Discover the fascinating stories behind the incredible collections we care for. Your ...