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Watch how we turn insects into photographs for science #insects #photography #science #shorts
We are embarking on an epic journey to digitise 80 million specimens from one of the world’s most important natural history collections. Digitising the our collections will give the global scientific community access to unrivalled...
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Dig Deeper - Analysing Asteroids: From Bennu back to Base | Natural History Museum
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx, the first US mission to collect a sample from an asteroid, will return to Earth on 24 September 2023 with material from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. Join Professor Dante Lauretta and Sir Brian May as they discuss...
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Trailer: How to find fossils on the Isle of Wight | Field Studies #shorts #fossil
You don't have to be an expert palaeontologist to find fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Especially when you visit the Isle of Wight which is famed for its dinosaur finds. We went out on a fossil hunt with...
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How do you tell the difference between rocks and fossils? | Surprising Science
Did you know that palaeontologists sometimes lick rocks? It can be tricky to tell rocks and fossils apart. But due to the structure of bones, this unusual practice is a good way of working out whether you've found the remains of a...
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Trailer Field Studies: Isle of Wight Series | Field Studies
Watch our new series 'Field Studies: The Isle of Wight' from 1 August on our YouTube channel. ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant...
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New dinosaur species named after Museum scientist | Field Studies
A new species of ankylosaur has been named after Museum scientist Professor Paul Barrett. The remains of the armoured dinosaur now called Vectipelta barretti were discovered on the Isle of Wight, and hint at a greater diversity of the...
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Our top six dinosaurs from the Isle of Wight | Field Studies
The Isle of Wight was once home to over 20 different types of dinosaurs, from ferocious carnivores to armoured herbivores - but which one was the best? Naturally, we asked our dinosaur experts Professor Paul Barrett and Dr Susie...
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ASMR fossil hunting on the Isle of Wight | Field Studies
How do you find dinosaurs and other fossils? Join PhD student Jeremy Lockwood for an ASMR fossil hunting adventure. The Isle of Wight is one of the best places in the UK to find fossils as they constantly erode out of the island's...
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Isle of Wight: the dinosaur island | Field Studies
The Isle of Wight is a traditional British holiday resort. It's well-known for its beautiful sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, stunning countryside and many tourist attractions. But did you know that it is also the best place in Europe to...
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I found a dinosaur | Field Studies
More than 20 types of dinosaurs have been found on the Isle of Wight so far, but could local palaeontologist Megan Jacobs have found one more? Our dinosaur expert Dr Susannah Maidment was invited to take a closer look at the carefully...
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A guide on how to find fossils on the Isle of Wight | Field Studies
Fossil hunting is a fun and easy hobby to get into, but how do you get started? The good news is you don't have to be an expert palaeontologist to find fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Guided by Megan, Jack and Theo...
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Trailer Field Studies: Isle of Wight Series | Field Studies
Watch our new series 'Field Studies: The Isle of Wight' from 1 August on our YouTube channel. ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to more than 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant...
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Field Studies Isle of Wight Trailer #fossil #dinosaur #isleofwight #shorts
Watch our new series 'Field Studies: The Isle of Wight' from 1 August on our YouTube channel. ---------------- Watch our series on the Isle of Wight here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6w4ihPqk5_J1avR9xG5aYfTc9_FZqyjg The...
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How is a mouse like a giraffe? | #shorts #mouse #giraffe
They may certainly look different, but mice and giraffes are more similar than you might think. Find out more here: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-is-a-mouse-like-a-giraffe.html ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London...
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A closer look at fig wasps
Have you watched our video about fig wasps? https://youtu.be/j-Hsqb3hzHg Join Anna Robson and Museum scientist Gavin Broad to find out more about them and what we can learn from our collections. Discover more on our website:...
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Did you know we have scientists at the Natural History Museum #shorts #science
we have more than 300 scientists working behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum. Subscribe to our channel to find answers to your big nature questions and delve into stories about the Museum's collections, scientists and...
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Are there dead wasps in figs?
Is it true that there are wasps in your figs? Figs and fig wasps have a mutualistic relationship, with females crawling into the plant's flowers to pollinate them and lay their eggs. But they get trapped inside in the process, so are the...
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Herpetologists answer your questions about snakes | Nature 101
You asked, we answered. We called in our professional herpetologists Dr Jeff Streicher and Dr Ian Brennan to help us answer your burning questions about snakes. From the most dangerous snakes in the world to what colour snake poop is,...
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Did you know that birds have accents? | Surprising Science #shorts #birds #accent
What accent do you have? If you travel the length of Britain you can hear everything from Scottish to Cornish, via Geordie and Brummie. But did you know that birds also have accents? Find out more: http://bit.ly/NHM-accents...
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A closer look at star-nosed moles
Join Alastair Hendry and Museum scientist Gustavo Burin as they dive into the surprising science behind star-nosed moles and what we can learn from our collections. Not seen the original video yet? Watch it here:...
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How do star-nosed moles smell underwater?
Star-nosed moles are unusual-looking creatures. But did you know that their strange noses allow them to do something few other mammals can? Dr Gustavo Burin explains how these moles can sniff out their food underwater. Discover some more...
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A closer look at parthenogenesis
Join Alastair Hendry and Museum scientist Miranda Sherlock as they dive into the surprising science behind parthenogenic whiptail lizards and what we can learn from our collections. Not seen the original video yet? Watch it here:...
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Why are whiptail lizards all female? | Surprising Science
Can an all-female lizard species survive? Whiptail lizards use a process called parthenogenesis, which means they don’t need males to be able to reproduce. But how does it work? Museum scientist Miranda Sherlock explains. Reptiles are...
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New dinosaur species named after Museum scientist | #shorts #dinosaur
A new species of ankylosaur has been named after Museum scientist Professor Paul Barrett. The remains of the armoured dinosaur now called Vectipelta barretti were discovered on the Isle of Wight, and hint at a greater diversity of the...