Dr. Glyn Morgan explores how cutting-edge science and fiction interplay for the inspiration of creative thinking featured within the book, Collision: Stories from the Science of CERN.
A previously overlooked letter, article and exhibit suggest the British chemist Rosalind Franklin contributed more to revealing the ‘secret of life’ than thought, reports Science Director Roger Highfield.
At a special Lates event, the public heard how digital twins of patients will help usher in a new era of personalised and predictive medicine.
With the help of Year 5 students, Lily Hayward explores what it takes to build a base on the Moon, suitable for human survival.
An influential figure in art, photography and natural history, Anna Atkins was born on 16 March, 224 years ago
The Science Museum will mark the 30th anniversary of the first episode of The X Files with an IMAX showing and Q+A, this blog looks at the amazing legacy of fictional FBI Agent Dana Scully.
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.
Four engineering visionaries behind the silicon cells that transformed the efficiency of solar panels have won the 2023 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, the most prestigious prize of its kind.
The 2 January marks the birthday of a pioneer and trailblazer in the world of STEM and in the fight for equality for members of the transgender community. Lynn Conway’s inventions and methods revolutionised computer engineering and how we teach computer science, influencing how we engage with computers to this day.
Follow this self-led trail to discover some of the objects on display at the Science Museum that tell stories of queer communities, experiences, and identities.
To celebrate the 122nd birthday of mathematician Dame Mary Cartwright, we take a closer look at her pioneering work and life
For those that are still looking for some last-minute inspiration, we’ve got you covered with our Christmas Gift Guide.