Stephen Hawking, the best known scientist on planet Earth will be mourned for his remarkable impact, not just on the field of cosmology but as a hugely successful science writer and a beacon of inspiration for how the limitations of the body can be overcome by the power of the mind.
Half a century after the publication of The Double Helix, Roger Highfield looks at why the book is still relevant today.
Roger Highfield, Director of External Affairs, provides evidence to counter ten Scrooge-like claims that Santa does not exist.
To mark the 150th birthday of possibly the most celebrated female scientist in history, Curator of Chemistry, Sophie Waring, looks at the life of Marie Curie, and the surprising products that were made from her discovery of Radium.
Simonetta Di Pippo, Director of UNOOSA, explains the history and importance of the Outer Space Treaty
On Monday 21 August 2017, a solar eclipse was visible across most of the United States for the first time in a century. To celebrate, curator Ali Boyle shared a short history of eclipses and a few favourite objects from our collection.
A look at Civil engineer John Smeaton’s early scientific instruments.
Discussing the cosmic mystery of dark matter at the Director’s Annual Dinner.
Fun (and tasty) British Science Week experiments.
Roger Highfield explores the impact of eclipses on science.
Roger Highfield reflects on a new TV series by Prof Brian Cox, Forces of Nature.
Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón discussed his space thriller Gravity in a recent event at the Museum.