Fossil bone analysis shows that mysterious tiny Liaoningosaurus specimens are actually hatchling ankylosaurs, offering rare…
Browsing: Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum, located in London, is one of the most famous and preeminent institutions of its kind in the world. Founded in 1881, the museum is renowned for its comprehensive collections of specimens from various segments of natural history. It houses over 80 million items within five main collections: botany, entomology, mineralogy, paleontology, and zoology. The museum is particularly famous for its exhibition of dinosaur skeletons and ornate architecture—sometimes dubbed a cathedral of nature—and for its iconic centerpiece, the large Diplodocus cast in the main entrance hall, although this was replaced in 2017 by the skeleton of a blue whale to emphasize the museum’s focus on living science as well as history. The museum is also a globally respected research institution, engaged in significant scientific efforts related to understanding biodiversity and natural environments. Through its exhibitions, it aims to educate the public about the natural world, the history of Earth, and the processes that govern life on our planet.
A new Triassic crocodylomorph from Gloucester sheds light on early crocodile evolution and pre-extinction ecosystems.…
New research suggests the mysterious Roman-era “Beachy Head Woman” was likely from Britain, not the…
A newly identified fossil snake reveals clues about early advanced snake evolution. Its mixed traits…
New dinosaur Enigmacursor clarifies taxonomy and highlights overlooked species in the Morrison Formation. A small…
Recent research has shown that the Tridentinosaurus antiquus fossil, once thought to contain preserved skin,…
Most detailed and comprehensive family tree to date of frogs created using molecular data. Researchers,…
Researchers have digitally reconstructed the skull of Crassigyrinus scoticus, a 330-million-year-old species, revealing a shape…
Sauropods like Mamenchisaurus evolved extraordinarily long necks to maximize food intake. Air sacs and lightweight…
A new species of armored dinosaur has been described from China. It is the earliest…
Guemesia ochoai, a newly discovered dinosaur species from Argentina, belonged to the abelisaurid family and…
Honoring a Trailblazing Paleontologist The oldest-known meat-eating dinosaur discovered in the UK has been named…
Centipede venoms include genes borrowed from bacteria and fungi, highlighting an unusual but impactful evolutionary…
Genetic research confirms Denisovan ancestry in Southeast Asia but finds no interbreeding with other known…
Large animals like whales and elephants are critical to Earth’s nutrient and ecosystem balance. New…
Flourishing Canaanite palatial site suddenly abandoned 3,700 years ago; new evidence points to earthquake as…
A satellite has revealed ancient Martian rivers in more detail than ever before. Researchers have…
An international collaboration, including the Natural History Museum of Utah at the University of Utah,…