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.
Tuberculosis has existed for thousands of years, and throughout its long history has been shrouded in myth and mystery.
Haemophilia played a major role in the downfall of the Russian royal family – but they were not the only royal house to feel its effects.
Roger Highfield, Director of External Affairs, glimpses the future of navigation.
In 2016, the Research & Public History team embarked on the challenge of bringing old silent film technology to life through music. Megan Bradbury explains more.
With half the planet online, Sir Tim Berners-Lee marks web’s 30th birthday with a plea for global action to challenge its excesses.
Her Majesty The Queen visited the Science Museum to announce our new free summer exhibition, Top Secret: From Ciphers to Cyber Security, and open our new supporters centre.