Natural History

Culture news

Intimate relations: Meet Neanderthal dad and your female human mum

Growing research – including ancient DNA technology – is changing the picture of human evolution and how our ancestors interacted with other human-like creatures.

04/03/2026

Culture news

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi promises 'nature's greatest story'

The National History Museum Abu Dhabi is preparing to open its doors as the the latest addition to the Saadiyat Cultural District which is already home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi and Manarat Al Saadiyat.

02/12/2025

Culture news

165-million-year-old dinosaur with ‘weaponised tail’ found in Morocco

The discovery of the dinosaur remains reveals the earliest known ankylosaur with extreme armour and a possible tail weapon 30 million years earlier than previously thought.

29/08/2025

Culture news

Meet Enigmacursor: New dinosaur species unveiled in London

A new dinosaur species, named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, has been unveiled at London’s Natural History Museum.

25/06/2025

Culture news

A look inside London Natural History Museum's newly revamped gardens

Dippy the diplodocus is back at London's Natural History Museum - only she's now called Fern and she's moved to prime position in the museum's revamped gardens.

17/07/2024

Culture news

Lost and Found: Explorer Captain Cook's rescued shells go on show

A 'globally important' shell collection rescued from a skip containing gems from Captain Cook’s third voyage will go on show from today in Northumberland, England, after they were believed to have been lost for more than 40 years.

13/03/2024

Nature

Snoozing polar bear: Dreamy wildlife photo wins prize

A shot of a sleeping polar bear has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.

07/02/2024

Nature

Palaeontologists uncover a new species of flying reptile in Scotland

'Misty-wing': The Isle of Sky is becoming a key place for unlocking pterosaur evolution.

06/02/2024

Culture news

Sounds of the Year shortlist celebrates creative and everyday noises

Categories include Best Natural Sound, Disappearing Sound, Best Sound Innovation In Everyday Life and Most Unpleasant Sound.

11/05/2023

Design

American Museum of Natural History in New York opens new wing

The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation is the new wing of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. It houses some 4 million species and opens its doors today.

04/05/2023

Nature

Take a look at 5 stunning animal photos that captured people’s hearts

A ghostly snow leopard, playful polar bear and tragic baby monkey were voted top in the Natural History Museum competition.

09/02/2023

Destinations

Croatia drops all entry rules: Here are the 9 best places to visit

In partnership with Croatia

From castles, churches and theatres to food, wine and music, we've put together a list of nine places you should visit to get your dose of Croatian culture.

04/05/2022

Earth News

Here's what 4 teenagers think about the UK's new climate change exam

Exclusive or accessible? Here’s what young people feel about the new Natural History GCSE.

21/04/2022

Culture news

Sharks exhibition in New York aims to change the 'jaws' image

The exhibition will be open until August 14, 2022, at New York's American Museum of Natural History.

12/01/2022

Nature

Do hippo bones prove the Arabian desert was once covered in water?

Archaeologists have uncovered stone tools and hippopotamus bones near ancient lake beds on the Arabian Peninsula.

08/09/2021

Earth News

This 4000-year-old beetle is returning to the UK due to climate change

The Oak Capricorn Beetle went extinct in the British Isles, but our warming climate could mean its impending return.

08/02/2021