Free webinar with Gavin Broad. A World of Wasps: Researching the Ichneumonid Wasps Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:00 - 20:00 BST 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-world-of-w…

Diatoms are used as indicators of environmental conditions and global change, but species of these planktonic algae can have highly variable form - David Williams using the NHM Botany collection for the challenging taxonomy of Actinodiscus ingens doi.org/10.1080/026924…

DNA from 100-year plus Calinaga butterfly specimens illuminates taxonomy and diversity in a rare group - NHM collections research from Blanca Huertas Dick Vane-Wright, Steve Russell, Alberto Zilli doi.org/10.1371/journa…

Deep-sea biodiversity - environmental DNA of sponges uncovers detailed diversity and complexity with latitude and depth, with potential for monitoring and discovery in vulnerable ecosystems Ana Riesgo 👩🏽‍🔬🧬🔬 &al. doi.org/10.1038/s42003…

What do you call a dodo? A long history of taxonomic tangles explored and resolved by Julian Hume, Michael Day, Judith White &al. NHM Bird group doi.org/10.1093/zoolin…

Scavenging amphipods at 4000 metres under the sea - Adrian Glover Adrian Glover Guadalupe Bribiesca-Contreras Eva Stewart & al look at diversity and new species in the Clarion-Clipperton zone of the central Pacific doi.org/10.1093/zoolin…

It's #InternationalWhaleSharkDay . Listed as endangered, the biggest fish in the oceans today are filter feeders. But they do still have tiny teeth. This Palaeorhincodon tooth is less than 0.5cm in wide. #FossilFriday Learn more from Emma Bernard 👇 nhm.ac.uk/discover/whale…

We are reposting - original doi error In defence of topiary? Chris Raper & colleagues provide detail on a parasite of the box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis - the tachanid fly Nemorilla floralis - is there potential for biological control? entomol.org/journal/index.…

Check out Jade’s video on Instagram sharing how she uses NHM Data Portal to inspire her art Jade Mellor Science at the Natural History Museum instagram.com/reel/C_aYUWUu2…

NHM Data Portal Jade Mellor Science at the Natural History Museum Jade’s work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Vogue, The Contemporary Jewellery Yearbook and more – it’s so inspiring to see the development of Jades work and have Museum collections showcased within high fashion and contemporary jewellery communities. Jade Mellor Science at the Natural History Museum

This week Digitising the NHM will be sharing some artists who work with the Digital Collection to celebrate #SciArtSeptember. If you are inspired to create art based on the Museum's collection we would love to know. Drop us a comment below ⤵️ 🎨

It is #ZeroWasteWeek. Waste like plastic and electronics can have negative impacts on nature. Learn about e-waste and how to reduce it: bit.ly/ewastenhm Research on how plastic is causing a disease that is harming seabirds: bit.ly/plasticosis

Artist and educator ⁦Marian Hill⁩ has been inspired by the digital collection to create scientifically accurate collages of British insects to encourage more community engagement with nature. #SciArtSeptember #illustration

While our digital collections are available for free for everyone to explore - Marian's illustrations and workshops demonstrate the importance of biodiversity and empower action in those who may never have come into contact with the Museum #SciArtSeptember #DigitalCollection

Marian Hill Science at the Natural History Museum Gavin Broad Access Marian's free educational resources at buzzandscuttle.com and explore the collection online at data.nhm.ac.uk

Bird odyssey - celebrating ornithology, conservation and science in an inspirational one-day seminar 21 September Natural History Museum with British Ornithologists’ Club speakers from RSPB BTO Oriental Bird Club African Bird Club OSME BirdLife International nhm.ac.uk/our-science/st…

We just couldn't resist. It's time we joined in with #Leptember. Will you join us and tag us? Read this enchanting Genome Note & 📸 by Gavin Broad Science at the Natural History Museum. wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/9-412 With adults are on the wing in July-August in Britain, meet the Dark Crimson Underwing.

Egrets, herons and a diet of beetles - regurgitated pellets from RSPB RSPB Northward Hill reserve tell the story - Max Barclay &al NHM, Robert Angus, Emily Wilkinson RoyalHollowayScience doi.org/10.1080/000636…

Termites - genome science gives a new family tree for this group of social cockroaches, crucial to tropical ecosystems - research from Hellemans Simon, NHM Paul Eggleton Paul Eggleton Tom Bourguignon/Evolutionary Genomics Unit, OIST &al. doi.org/10.1038/s41467…

The Black-veined White butterfly became extinct in the UK 100 years ago - DNA analysis of museum collections tracks genetic evidence of decline - Saad Arif, NHM Geoff Martin, Rebecca Whitla 🏳️‍🌈 &al doi.org/10.1111/mec.17…