Expeditions

Musango matusadonaensis is the fifth dinosaur ever named from Zimbabwe.

Antarctica was once a thriving, forested ecosystem filled with a diversity of dinosaur life. 

Twenty-four new species of crustaceans have been discovered as part of a project to name 1,000 deep-sea animals by 2030

A fossil of an extinct reptile known as a silesaur suggests that the size of early dinosaurs might have been underestimated.

A voyage to the Pacific has been investigating previously unexplored regions of the deep sea.

An international team of scientists have spent the last few weeks finding out what is living 4,000 metres beneath the surface.

A new generation of palaeontologists is rising up to tell the stories of these important animals.

As many as 100 new species of deep-sea animals may have been discovered living on undersea mountains.

Discover the contribution of Black people to the field of natural history.

The pattern of diversity in the deep sea is more complex than first thought.

PhD student Carla on exploring how cyanobacteria survive in the cold temperatures of Antarctic lakes.

Over a century ago, one of the most important scientific expeditions in history departed from the UK to explore the oceans of the world. 

Over 30 potential new species, from starfish to sea cucumbers, have been discovered living at the bottom of the sea.

A new species of crocodile-like animal has been described from fossils unearthed in Tanzania. 

The deep seafloor could be up to three times as diverse as the overlying waters, with much of this diversity yet to be discovered by science. 

A century ago, the era of 'heroic' Antarctic endeavours came to an end as the Quest expedition made its way home.

Discover how our researchers got up close to the incredible life on a hydrothermal vent in Iceland. 

New species of the deep ocean floor are helping change how we think. 

Samples collected on the HMS Challenger are teaching us about climate change. 

As the crabs die, they release a signal attracting other crabs causing a gruesome chain reaction.  

An ancient swamp full of fossils from extinct animals was discovered in Mauritius.

Discover how palaeontologists find and dig up prehistoric reptiles.

How these institutions now engage with their history is crucial in how they move forward.

Get to know the Museum scientists working on the latest dinosaur discoveries.

It has the highest density of plastic in the world.

Take a closer look at nine highlights, including Darwin’s favourite octopus and a rare first edition of his book, On the Origin of Species. 

Cave divers are at the forefront of the search for life in the planet's deepest and darkest subterranean worlds.

Explore research into how our history and collections are connected to the transatlantic slave trade.

Meet the Swedish botanist who ventured around the world on Captain Cook's pivotal first voyage.

Museum scientists are travelling the globe to understand how frogs see the world. 

To help us tell fact from science fiction, scientists and engineers involved in the ExoMars 2020 program discuss the latest on the search for life on Mars.

Researchers have discovered several new animal species living on the Pacific seafloor.

Join Dr Adrian Glover as he journeys to the site of a collapsed Antarctic ice shelf. Experience the awe-inspiring view from the ship deck.

Remains of young people who were ritually sacrificed have been found from Bronze Age Mesopotamia.

Thousands of ocean animal specimens have joined the Museum's collections, including a group of rare anglerfish.

Before the Earth and Moon, there was proto-Earth and Theia. Professor Sara Russell explains the story of Earth’s closest companion.

This discovery will allow scientists to look at the effects of climate change on blue-green algae and their toxins in Antarctica. 

The adventures of a tenacious female explorer brought to life by comic artist Sammy Borras.

It's the most diverse part of the ocean, but plenty of people have never heard of it.

Whether liaising with cannibals or escaping giant spider webs, Evelyn Cheesman took the challenges of perilous fieldwork in her stride.

Meet the trailblazer who was one of the first women employed as a scientist by the Natural History Museum.

Earth may be the blue planet, but beneath the ocean waves lies a vast forest of green. 

Hear from researcher Dr Anne Jungblut as she explores the abundance of life in the glaciers of South Georgia.

An expert in underwater filming, Orla Doherty is one of the lucky few to have explored the deepest parts of the ocean.

Brimming with enthusiasm for the natural world, even Charles Darwin didn't always get it right.

A special collection of butterfly specimens at the Museum helps tell a tale of extraordinary adventure and scientific insight. 

Learn how Iceland's volcanic terrain is shaping the way scientists explore the surface of Mars.

Join Dr Blanca Huertas as she travels to remote Colombia to study butterflies and moths.

Exquisite watercolours from the Museum collections showcase the pioneering work of the talented Bauer brothers.

Dr Adrian Glover tells us how an underwater robot has opened a treasure trove of opportunities for scientific observation.