Science blog

This blog looks at recent research reveals royal connections for an antelope holotype we have in the museum’s collection. 

This blog looks at the conservation of our rhinos

This blog looks at how we monitor some of the beautiful rivers in the UK

This blog traces the journey of our unique Library and Archives collection from manuscript to digital form.

Lorraine Cornish recently retired as Head of Conservation. This blog looks back at her amazing career.

Shathuki Perera shares a glimpse at what she gets up to in her role as the Urban Biodiversity Officer.

Our digitisation team has undertaken a year-long project to digitise the giant butterfly-moths collection.

Dr Sophia Nicolov explores what the Museum’s whale, dolphin and porpoise collection can tell us about Britain’s role in whaling.

Interim Science Communications Officer Joe Morrin explores the work the Museum is doing to help tackle climate change.