To celebrate our Versailles exhibition, Science Director Roger Highfield discusses the reevaluation of Émilie Du Châtelet’s crucial contribution to modern science.
To mark World Cancer Day, Keeper of Medicine Katie Dabin caught up with artist Katharine Dowson whose sculptural artwork Silent Stories, that shines a light on the lives of people impacted by cancer, is now on display in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries.
Roger Highfield, Science Director, gazes into his crystal ball to glimpse the experiments, projects and innovations that will make headlines in the coming year.
To celebrate the winter season, we’ve chosen the top ten cold worlds from gaming history. Brrrr!
Curator Richard Dunn takes a closer look at a sea clock on display in Versailles: Science and Splendour, and explores French contributions to the development and use of a game-changing navigational innovation.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first intra-ocular surgery, Curator Selina Hurley takes a look at the history of the medical procedure and its pioneering inventor Harold Ridley.
Only four weeks to go until Christmas! If you’re looking for inspiration, our online shop is packed full of stellar gifts for everyone.
The Human Cell Atlas will revolutionise medicine, reports Science Director, Roger Highfield.
The most famous watch in the world, Breguet’s No. 160 which was made for Marie Antoinette, is to go on display in the Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition. Keeper of Science Jane Desborough reveals the story behind this exceptional timepiece.
To mark the opening of a new temporary display on Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy in the Clockmakers’ Museum gallery, Curator Anna Rolls takes a look at the legacy of this clockmaker and explores how he was involved in the changing face of London during the 1800s .
Associate Curator Matthew Howles reveals the stories behind our latest exhibition, Versailles: Science and Splendour, which opens from 12 December 2024.
By Dr Robert Bradburne, Chief Scientist at the Environment Agency,
Inspiring the scientists we need for tomorrow: The Environment Agency’s Careers Live collaboration
In August, over 100 Environment Agency experts volunteered their time to deliver free hands-on careers sessions with young visitors in Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery. Chief Scientist at the Environment Agency, Dr Robert Bradburne, reflects on the activities and the positive impact an environmental career could have on the next generation.