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How can we use our collections to study global change? Find out more by visiting our Scientists in Hintze Hall 11.00-14.00 today as part of the Generation Hope programme.

How can we use our collections to study global change? Find out more by visiting our Scientists in Hintze Hall 11.00-14.00 today as part of the Generation Hope programme.
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Speak to our fantastic Scientists who work with Beetles and Lichen and Moss today between 11.00-14.00 in Hintze Hall as part of Generation Hope, a programme of free events created for young people, by young people.

Speak to our fantastic Scientists who work with Beetles and Lichen and Moss today between 11.00-14.00 in Hintze Hall as part of Generation Hope, a programme of free events created for young people, by young people.
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This Whale Wednesday why not go behind the scenes into our whale collection with Sophia Nicolov as she re-examines Britain's role in whaling nhm.ac.uk/our-science/bl…

This Whale Wednesday why not go behind the scenes into our whale collection with Sophia Nicolov as she re-examines Britain's role in whaling nhm.ac.uk/our-science/bl…
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🎂Happy 99th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough. Have you heard about Our Story a new 360° experience, presented by Sir David Attenborough opening 19 June? Find out more: nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibiti…

🎂Happy 99th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough. 

Have you heard about Our Story a new 360° experience, presented by Sir David Attenborough opening 19 June? 

Find out more:  nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibiti…
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It’s a slow catwalk on the ocean floor, but there’s a new deep sea fashion designer in the reef! This carrier shell has a talent for decorating themselves with corals, shells and even small sea creatures. Find out how and why in this week’s #SurprisingScience 🐚💎

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A new species of ancient arthropod has been named after Godzilla character Mothra. Mosura fentoni was a trailblazer for modern arthropods, developing adaptations that some crustaceans and arachnids re-evolved millions of years later. nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…

A new species of ancient arthropod has been named after Godzilla character Mothra. Mosura fentoni was a trailblazer for modern arthropods, developing adaptations that some crustaceans and arachnids re-evolved millions of years later. nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…
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We just had to share these new beautiful photos of Fern taken at dusk! 🌅 🦕 For nearly a year, our Diplodocus has welcomed visitors in our Museum gardens! Did you know that it’s the first fully self-supporting life-size bronze Diplodocus cast? Come say hi to Fern during your

We just had to share these new beautiful photos of Fern taken at dusk! 🌅 🦕

For nearly a year, our Diplodocus has welcomed visitors in our Museum gardens! Did you know that it’s the first fully self-supporting life-size bronze Diplodocus cast?

Come say hi to Fern during your
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We have digitised 6 million specimens, including over 2.5 million insects, 1.2 million plants and 600,000 fossils. This #InternationalMuseumsDay we want to celebrate this and encourage more people to explore our collection online at data.nhm.ac.uk

We have digitised 6 million specimens, including over 2.5 million insects, 1.2 million plants and 600,000 fossils. This #InternationalMuseumsDay we want to celebrate this and encourage more people to explore our collection online at data.nhm.ac.uk
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How many pink animals can you think of, off the top of your head? 💭 We’ve rounded up five perfectly pink works of nature that you probably haven’t seen before - even the UK native! Scroll through for some pink power, straight from the natural world… 🌺

How many pink animals can you think of, off the top of your head? 💭

We’ve rounded up five perfectly pink works of nature that you probably haven’t seen before - even the UK native!

Scroll through for some pink power, straight from the natural world… 🌺
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This #WorldBeeDay explore how researchers used digitised images of uk bumblebees to show that they experience more stress in warmer, wetter springs and summers. nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…

This #WorldBeeDay explore how researchers used digitised images of uk bumblebees to show that they experience more stress in warmer, wetter springs and summers. nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…
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Researchers have found that UK bumblebees are more stressed during warmer, wetter weather which is likely to get more frequent during climate change. Find out more this #WorldBeeDay 🐝 nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…

Researchers have found that UK bumblebees are more stressed during warmer, wetter weather which is likely to get more frequent during climate change. 

Find out more this #WorldBeeDay 🐝

nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/…
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Are you a teacher? This #BiodiversityDay get involved in the National Education Nature Park. The programme strengthens young people's connection with nature and boosts biodiversity across the UK. educationnaturepark.org.uk

Are you a teacher? This #BiodiversityDay get involved in the National Education Nature Park. The programme strengthens young people's connection with nature and boosts biodiversity across the UK.
educationnaturepark.org.uk
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Our fantastic Head of Conservation, Lorraine Cornish is retiring. 😢 Check out the latest science blog where she shares some of her most moments over her incredible 45 year career. nhm.ac.uk/our-science/bl…

Our fantastic Head of Conservation, Lorraine Cornish is retiring. 😢

Check out the latest science blog where she shares some of her most  moments over her incredible 45 year career.

 nhm.ac.uk/our-science/bl…
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Did you know that we have a brand new exhibition about Space? Check out the highlights including 4.5 million year old stardust, found inside meteorites that contains the same elements that make up everything we know, including us. nhm.ac.uk/discover/11-hi…

Did you know that we have a brand new exhibition about Space? Check out the highlights including 4.5 million year old stardust,  found inside meteorites that contains the same elements that make up everything we know, including us. nhm.ac.uk/discover/11-hi…