Curator Doug Millard explores why the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket was so significant for space exploration.
Our world-class collection forms an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical achievements from across the globe. Come behind the scenes as we explore new object acquisitions and meet the conservation team.
Before antibiotics, treating bacterial infections could be nasty and dangerous. Here are 7 eye-watering ways our ancestors tried to battle the bugs.
Collections Care Conservator, Fabiana Portoni, explains the challenges of protecting museum objects from pollutants, including those emitted by the objects themselves.
Half a century after the publication of The Double Helix, Roger Highfield looks at why the book is still relevant today.
With Star Wars: The Last Jedi on our screens, we’ve been inspired to examine the science behind this epic space saga.
On this day in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright piloted the first ever recorded flight. But how did we get from mere dreams of flight to jumbo jets?
Curator Emma Stirling-Middleton celebrates the life and legacy of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Britain’s first female doctor.
Curator of Chemistry, Sophie Waring, explores the lasting legacy of Bakelite®.
By Freya Barry
Take part in our #ThanksToYou competition & win a chance to sip champagne with Flying Scotsman
Freya Barry explores an upcoming comp where you can claim a free tote bag and compete for fabulous prizes
As part of our Illuminating India season we take a look at the prosthetic that revolutionised medical care in India.
Senior Masterplan Conservator Kathryn Kreczak tells us about conserving a medical model ready for display.
Go behind the scenes with Kira and her colleagues from the Collections Services team as they attempt to capture a Cuneo