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A non-invasive and non-destructive technique that uses X-rays to create 3D models of the internal and external features of specimens. More than 3,000 X-ray projections are taken over a 360° rotation.

Welcome to the Nature Recording Hub. Here you can discover how to record the wildlife in your urban environment, improving our understanding of UK habitats and how to protect and enhance them. By ...

There are more than 1,000 active volcanoes dotted around our planet, but only a select few have produced unimaginably colossal eruptions, earning themselves the title of supervolcano. Find out more ...

The ‘king’ of the dinosaurs might not be the all-American predator it appears to be. While fossils of Tyrannosaurus rex are exclusively found in the USA and Canada, new research suggests its ancestors ...

Arab communities have many different deep and lasting relationships with nature, encompassing the land, plants and animals of the South West Asian and North African (SWANA) region and beyond. Join us ...

If you want to record the biodiversity in your local area, you might wonder where to start. You might have a preference for certain species groups, a rough idea of what lives on your site, or a ...

Our scientists are leading the way when it comes to looking for nature-based solutions for a more sustainable planet, but they can’t do this alone. As part of Fixing Our Broken Planet’s national ...

Koala numbers have fallen drastically over the last 100 years due to hunting and habitat loss. A comparison between modern koala genomes and historical specimens has shown a decrease in their genetic ...

Seaweeds are some of the most important organisms on Earth. They lock up carbon dioxide, sustain life in the sea and support multi-billion-pound industries. Their existence, however, is under threat.

Find answers to your big nature questions. Delve into stories about our research, scientists and the collections we care for. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the ...

These activity guides focus on a specific gallery or theme. They can be printed as a booklet or as single pages. These resources can be used anywhere in the Museum and are suitable for Key Stages 1-3 ...