Roger Highfield, Science Director, describes the first real stride toward writing human genomes from scratch.
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we’ve got the perfect launchpad for your festive shopping with the Science Museum 2025 Christmas gift guide.
At the National Quantum Computing Centre, Science Director Roger Highfield discovers how atoms wrangled by laser beams are powering a remarkable new kind of computer—one that ‘thinks’ in quantum probabilities, not binary certainties.
Rockets grab attention, but satellites keep Britain running. Libby Jackson, Head of Space, agrees with the conclusions of a new House of Lords report: understanding space is not a luxury — it’s critical for the nation.
To mark World Stroke Day, Assistant Curator Alana Surowiec explores some of the incredible objects in the collection that have transformed how this life-threatening condition is diagnosed and reflects upon her own personal experience.
Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall, whose work changed humanity’s view of itself and animals, has died aged 91.
From the importance of green urban spaces for our wellbeing to evocative depictions of industrialisation, this trail invites you to discover new ways to explore the art of science and nature.
Science Director Roger Highfield reports on a new discovery about the source of Earth’s water.
Wheat is the world’s leading source of dietary plant-based protein. Inspired by the Science Museum’s Future of Food exhibition, Science Director Roger Highfield asks: what role will wheat play in feeding a warming world?
Curator Rachel Boon reflects on the remarkable life of computing pioneer Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley.
Dr Julia Knights reflects on Future of Food - a new exhibition that explores the scientific breakthroughs and innovations in biotechnology and ecology that will shape the food we put on our plates.
At the UK Space Conference this week we announced Troy Elsworth, aged 12, as the winner of our national competition to design the mission patch for the first in-orbit test of plasma thrusters made by Magdrive, a UK space company.