On a dark December morning in 2020, the first COVID-19 vaccination given as part of a mass immunisation programme was delivered in the West Midlands.
We spoke with Stewart Emmens, Lead Curator of Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccine, and Natasha McEnroe, Keeper of Medicine about its impact.
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.
Our brave Conservators have battled two iconic villains of the Doctor Who series in preparation for their display in the Science Fiction exhibition and the BBC 100 Anniversary showcase at the Science Museum.
Celebrate Godzilla Day and read along as Dr. Jonathan Brockbank reflects on the many inventive eras of the Godzilla franchise and the relationship between Godzilla, science and culture.
A lifelong advocator of mother and baby health, today on her 141st birthday we celebrate the life and works of Dr. Dossibai Dadabhoy.
An encounter with a mosquito opened a whole universe for 2021 Clarke Award winner Laura Jean McKay.
Today the Science Museum opened its most ambitious exhibition to date. Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination is a vibrant and immersive journey guided by a chirpy alien AI, called ALANN, which explores how scientists and science fiction creators continue to inspire each other.
Inspired by Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination, explore some fascinating science fiction stories across the Science Museum.
Queen Elizabeth II saw many scientific advancements during her lifetime and showed appreciation for the transformative power of science and technology during visits to the Science Museum. It is with profound sadness that we mark the end of her reign.
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.
At the next Science Museum Lates, visitors will learn about the Dreamachine. Roger Highfield, Science Director, discusses this cerebral adventure with neuroscientist and bestselling author Anil Seth.
1 August 2022 marks 102 years since Henrietta Lacks was born. Assistant Curator Harriet Jackson takes a closer look at her profound impact on modern medicine and reflects on the importance of informed consent and who benefits from scientific research.