Being better able to tolerate cooler temperatures than their rivals, tyrannosaurs grew larger to become the apex predators of the Late Cretaceous. By 68 million years ago, T. rex was 12 metres long ...

With this better understanding of koala genetics, the scientists hope that it will help conservations to create a more ...

The UK’s biodiversity is among the most thoroughly documented in the world. However, key biodiversity metrics indicate that ...

Seaweeds are some of the most important organisms on Earth. They lock up carbon dioxide, sustain life in the sea and support multi-billion-pound industries. Their existence, however, is under threat.

The report highlights how human-induced threats could result in dramatic changes in distribution and diversity of seaweed species and what this could mean for both ocean and human health. A Natural ...

The Triassic Period was a time of great change. Bookended by extinctions, this era saw huge shifts in the diversity and dominance of life on Earth, ushering in the appearance of many well-known groups ...

Find answers to your big nature questions. Delve into stories about our research, scientists and the collections we care for. Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the ...

Our scientists are leading the way when it comes to looking for nature-based solutions for a more sustainable planet, but they can’t do this alone. As part of Fixing Our Broken Planet’s national ...