Sixty years on, Art Curator Katy Barrett reflects on the ‘Two cultures’ lecture and a new acquisition that challenges the ideas it presented.
500 years after his death, we reflect on the life and ideas of Leonardo da Vinci.
Medicine curator, Isabelle Lawrence, uncovers the history of the first aid kit and discovers how tobacco was once used in attempts to save lives.
CJ Crennell and John Underwood investigate trade literature from the Science Museum’s Library and Archive.
From tampons to Mooncups, pads to period pants, our team has identified modern menstrual products to add to the collection.
Margaret Campbell explores the science of solving crimes, from the world of CSI to DNA finger prints and forensic chemistry in the real-life judicial system.
The first image of a black hole was unveiled today, shedding new light on the most extreme, inscrutable and enigmatic objects in the cosmos.
To celebrate Power UP, our hands-on gaming event, we take a look back at the history of handheld gaming.
With this year being the International Year of the Periodic Table, it’s an exciting time to be a chemist.
On 28 March 1819, Joseph William Bazalgette was born, known for transforming London’s sewage system and improving the health of Victorian Londoners.
Associate Curator Rupert Cole explores the story of a forgotten Doctor Who script written by British electrical engineer, Eric Laithwaite.
Assistant Curator Hattie Lloyd recently came across an object in our stores that helped her discover the fascinating work of British chemist, Frances Micklethwait.