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Bringing you the latest stories and answering your big questions about nature.
Check out our news, features, videos and activities on everything from dinosaurs to the planetary emergency.
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SpaceQuadrantid meteor shower 2025: when and how to watch
Planetary scientist and meteorite expert Dr Ashley King shares his tips on how to get the best view.
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SpaceWhat are the northern lights? Aurora borealis causes explained
Discover what the aurora borealis is and why we sometime see these colourful lights in the sky.
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Science newsDiCaprio’s snake and Sauron’s piranha: Natural History Museum describes 190 new species in 2024
Over the last 12 months our scientists have been describing a dizzying array of new species.
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Wildlife photographyWildlife Photographer of the Year: Wild and wonderful birds
Delve in to the wonderful world of birds and discover their incredible behaviour through photos from our Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
