With its uniquely twisted jaw and sideways-facing teeth, the new species was a relic of an earlier and more experimental time in the evolution of life on Earth. Fossils discovered in Brazil show that ...

The perception of natural history collections is often one of a static time-capsule, recording the animals and plants that once were. But the reality is that they are an extraordinary resource that ...

Wildlife Photographer of the Year tells the story of a planet under pressure. Help us harness the power of photography to advance scientific knowledge, spread awareness of important issues and nurture ...

Sea snakes are best known for their potent venom and startling colour schemes, leaving some impressive features overlooked. From nostrils that act as valves to tails and even scales that ease movement ...

English botanical artist, collector and photographer Anna Atkins was the first person to illustrate a book with photographic images. Her nineteenth-century cyanotypes used light exposure and a simple ...

Now in its sixth decade, Wildlife Photographer of the Year sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments. It’s the biggest nature photography ...

Join us for a buzzing after-hours gathering of scientists, activists, creatives and other changemakers. From storytelling to hands-on activities and open conversations, meet local and global voices ...

On this garden walk led by our researcher Ed Baker, you’ll learn how urban nature is studied in real time. Discover the methods that have collectively transformed our gardens into a living data lab, ...

This guide aims to help in identifying most plants that grow frequently on pavements in the UK. Have you ever strolled down a street and noticed plants sprouting through the cracks in the pavement, ...

Eleanor documents these in her captivating film How Deep Is Your Love. Join her in conversation with our deep-sea scientist Dr Adrian Glover alongside ocean lover and climate and nature advocate ...

Behind every specimen lies a human story. Natural history collections are more than preserved plants and animals. They reveal how nature was collected, sometimes hunted and studied over time, whose ...

Find out everything you need to know about entering photos into the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and submit your photos. The Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 62 ...