To celebrate Valentine’s day, Assistant Curator Emma MacNicol shares objects from our collection that relate to love (and the consequences of love).
Dr. Sebastian Weidt explores a new TW live event at the Science Museum.
The complexities of displaying Quantum Computing
Discover the role sticky tape played in the discovery of Graphene – a new wonder material.
Curator Doug Millard explores why the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket was so significant for space exploration.
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.
Events Programmer Federica Marzari tells us how she became fascinated with a collection of coins, and was inspired to create a workshop for kids, Constellation Coasters.
Director of External Affairs, Roger Highfield, recounts the conversation between Eric Schmidt and Brian Cox on the future of AI
Half a century after the publication of The Double Helix, Roger Highfield looks at why the book is still relevant today.
Rahaab Allana, Consulting Curator for Illuminating India: Photography 1857-2017, expresses his point of view.
Roger Highfield, Director of External Affairs, provides evidence to counter ten Scrooge-like claims that Santa does not exist.