26 December 2018 marked the 120th anniversary of Marie and Pierre Curie’s announcement of a new element – radium. Associate Curator of Chemistry Rupert Cole explores the Curies’ discovery and its legacy.
With less than a year before we open the doors to our brand new Medicine Galleries, we take a look behind the scenes to see what conservators Marisa and Adriana have been working on.
In 1918, as the First World War ended and peace celebrations began, a new enemy emerged – the Spanish flu.
Roger Highfield, Director of External Affairs, announces the winners of the Medical Research Council’s annual Max Perutz Science Writing Award.
John Webster recalls his time working alongside Muriel Harris, who played an important and integral role in the development of IVF research.
You might be heading down to the seaside this bank holiday weekend but how did the seaside become such a popular holiday destination? Associate Curator, Rupert Cole, puts this down to chemistry.
Research scientist Kay Elder takes us through the history of the first IVF clinic – Bourn Hall.
A new film series – Stories From The Stores – goes behind the scenes with our curators to uncover fascinating stories from across the Science Museum Group collection.
Roger Highfield, Director of External Affairs, celebrates the anniversary of the birth that changed reproductive science.
Associate curator Rupert Cole explores the history and science of suncream.
Sally Cheshire CBE, chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority describes the advancements in IVF over the past 40 years.
Assistant Curator of Medicine, Imogen Clarke, takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the NHS’ 70 year history with 7 objects from our collection.