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Palaeontologists identify a new coelacanth species from a 150-year-old fossil in London

The Natural History Museum in London has discovered a previously unknown species of coelacanth from fossil remains that date back about 150 years (Macropoma gombessae). The new coelacanth is important because it helps to fill in a huge evolutionary gap of about 50 million years for coelacanths, one of the…

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What a piece of 15,0000-year-old jewellery found in a Devon cave tells us about this prehistoric ‘civilization’

Even when living hundreds of miles from the sea, Magdalenian people had a strong cultural connection to it

The Independent UK

79 Times People Found Interesting Fossils And Asked Others To Identify Them

Our planet has been around for several billion years, a number so huge it is hard to fully understand. In all those years, countless creatures and organisms have lived and vanished, and a few left behind pieces of their existence. Those eventually became fossils, giving us a rare chance to…

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One of only 2,000 Iberian lynx captured in stunning photo gains top prize and international attention – "It's the highlight of my 30 years as a nature photographer," says winner

"The journey to take this image was more than just another photographic adventure, it was the pursuit of a dream that had been with me for years," says winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026

Digital Camera World

Playful lynx wins public vote in Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

The prize is the ‘highlight’ of 30 years as a nature photographer, winner says.

Evening Standard

This is why the Natural History Museum is the most important attraction in the UK

It comes as no surprise to Londoner Queenie Shaikh that the museum famous for its dinosaur skeletons has taken the crown as the most popular attraction in the UK. Here’s why she thinks it’s a must-visit for all ages

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Cartoon character Dooly comes to life? South Korea finds rare ‘baby’ dinosaur from 100 million years ago

For the first time in 15 years, South Korea has announced that it has found a new dinosaur species! The discovery was made using advanced technology and through international collaboration. The dinosaur is called Doolysaurus huhmini and lived around 100 million years ago during the mid-Cretaceous period.

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Which human remains are held in UK museums – and where?

Institutions including the Natural History Museum and Cambridge University hold more than 263,000 human remains, Guardian investigation finds

The Guardian - UK

Descendants of Zimbabwe resistance heroes urge UK to locate looted skulls

Relatives call on institutions to help them find remains of ancestors who led fight against British colonisers in 1890s

The Guardian - UK

23 Wildlife Photos From The Natural History Museum Competing For The People’s Choice Award

On February 4th, the global public is invited to take part in one of the most anticipated moments in wildlife photography as the Wildlife Photographer of the Year launches online voting for its iconic People’s Choice Award. Organized by the Natural History Museum...

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50 Jaw-Dropping Wildlife Photos From The People’s Choice Award

Today, February 4, marks the official opening of public voting for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award, inviting people worldwide to pick their favorite image from one of the most prestigious photography competitions on the planet, organized by the Natural History Museum in London.

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Vote now for your favorite wildlife photo to crown this year's People's Choice Winner – the shortlisted images are just phenomenal!

Chosen from over 60,000 entries, Wildlife Photographer of the Year's global voting is now live – and you can help decide the winner

Digital Camera World

A deer carrying the rotting head of its vanquished foe and a playful lynx shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award

Here are the 24 images shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

LiveScience

Public to choose favourite nature image from ‘truly exceptional’ list

The shortlist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award has been unveiled.

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Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat

An image of polar bears napping along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada has been shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

Evening Standard

Who is on Keir Starmer's China trip, and why are they there?

A delegation of ministers, business leaders and cultural figures are part of the trip, as the Prime Minister seeks to improve relations

The Conversation

Identifying dinosaurs from their footprints is difficult – but AI can help

When you hear the word “dinosaur”, the first thing that might spring to mind is a hulking skeleton like Sue the T rex in Chicago’s Field Museum or Sophie the Stegosaurus at the Natural History Museum in London. Dinosaur skeletons give us striking evidence of what these ancient animals looked…

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AI systems could use Met Office and National Archives data under UK plans

Ministers plan to license content from institutions such as National History Museum and National Library of Scotland

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The Independent UK

‘Remarkable’ prehistoric elephant bone tool is oldest in Europe, archaeologists reveal

Archaeologists said the 500,000-year-old tool was fashioned by ‘ingenious’ prehistoric ancestors

Evening Standard

What went on in London this week: Rockstars descend on Bowie's childhood home

Plus rainy premieres, theatreland parties, and Will Smith sees red

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I hope Pokémon's new Natural History Museum card isn't another mistake

Its jumbo size might just keep scalpers at bay this time.

Evening Standard

Here's how to get your hands on some ultra-rare Pokémon merch

The pop-up’s theme and exclusive merch have been announced

Evening Standard

Santa Jaws is coming to town to launch museum’s sustainable Christmas jumper

This year’s collection has been created using 100% sustainable cotton.

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Woman arrested following September gold theft at Paris museum

A Chinese woman has been arrested and charged over the September theft of gold worth more than €1.5 million from the Natural History Museum in Paris, one of several recent break-ins targeting high-profile French cultural institutions, a prosecutor said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Beasts of the Sea: the tragic story of how the ‘gentle, lovable’ sea cow became the perfect victim

Iida Turpeinen’s novel has been a sensation in her native Finland. On the eve of its UK publication, she talks about her compulsion to tell of the sociable giant’s plight

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