On 11 May 1997 – more than 25 years ago – a computer beat the world chess champion, Garry Kasparov. How has our world changed since then? And what does it mean when computers win against people?
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.
May the 4th be with you! To celebrate Star Wars Day, curator Dr. Glyn Morgan discusses the scientific possibilities of the epic story from a galaxy far, far away…
An influential figure in art, photography and natural history, Anna Atkins was born on 16 March, 224 years ago
Born this day in 1877, Garrett Morgan was the mind behind several inventions that still play a role in our daily lives. However, as a Black man living in the USA during the turn of the 19th century, he faced considerable racism and discrimination throughout his life.
To celebrate the 122nd birthday of mathematician Dame Mary Cartwright, we take a closer look at her pioneering work and life
250 years ago today (28 November) meteorologist Luke Howard was born, to mark the occasion we’re looking back at Howard’s pioneering role in climate studies.
A lifelong advocator of mother and baby health, today on her 141st birthday we celebrate the life and works of Dr. Dossibai Dadabhoy.
Today, on Katherine Johnson’s 104th birthday, we celebrate her groundbreaking work and the hugely impactful contributions she made towards the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 and many more projects throughout her career working at NASA.
Assistant Curator Heather Bennett takes a look at the remarkable life and achievements of engineer Verena Holmes.
Greek Independence Day is celebrated on 25 March, at the Science Museum we are commemorating this anniversary by reflecting on the contributions of one key individual in the recorded history of the study of Mathematics, the ancient Greek philosopher Euclid.
Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day is observed annually on 22 March. Our Curator of Medicine Selina Hurley, explains the history of this condition and more contemporary developments in its research.
Assistant curator Dr. Rebecca Mellor explores the life and work of Tu YouYou, Nobel Prize winner and the first person to discover a cure to Malaria.