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Why do tawny owls hoot? The secret behind the twit twoo | Natural History Museum
You may be familiar with the gentle 'twit twoo' calls of tawny owls, but did you know that this iconic sound is actually a duet? Dr Victoria Burton explains. The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80 million specimens,...
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How do worms reproduce? The complex world of earthworm courtship | Natural History Museum
The love life of an earthworm is more complex than you might expect. Dr Victoria Burton explains how worms can be picky when it comes to finding a mate. The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80 million specimens, including...
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Space Quiz | #NHMHomeworkClub
Blast off for our space-themed quiz on Friday 12th February at 10.30 GMT. The quiz will test your team's planetary knowledge and get you using scientific skills to support learning at home and school. Fun for all ages! The Natural...
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How to make a bee hotel | Natural History Museum
This simple bee hotel will provide a home for a variety of solitary bees, including red mason bees and some leafcutter bees. Solitary bees are important pollinators, so we must all do our bit to protect and conserve these vital species....
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Can fungi inspire a social movement? | Live talk with NHM scientist
Mushrooms, moulds and, yeasts play essential roles in our diets, our health, and our ecosystems. The kingdom of fungi are neither plants nor animals, but they are ubiquitous and fundamental, and they are inspiring people all around the...
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What are stickyweed, sticky willy and goose grass? | Natural History Museum
Whether you know it as stickyweed, goose grass or sticky willy, many of us have met this plant. Museum botanist, Fred Rumsey, explains why the common British plant Galium aparine is so clingy. ---------------- The Natural History Museum...
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Why do rabbits eat their own poo? | Natural History Museum
Rabbits eat their own poo. While that may not sound very appealing to us, it is an important process for the rabbit. Museum scientist Heather White, explains. ------------ The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80 million...
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The Origin of Chickens, Darwin's Giant Chicken Problem | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
Join Alastair Hendry in conversation with Hein Van Grouw, Senior Curator of Birds to take a journey back in time to discover why the origin of the humble domestic Chicken proved so problematic for Darwin. Artificial selection of...
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Why are bats good for tequila? | Natural History Museum
The blue agave plant is widely grown and harvested to make tequila, but what important part do bats play in the process? Discover why you should be raising a toast to these little animals. ---------------- The Natural History Museum in...
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Let's Play Spore (Creature Creator) | Lates Online
Animals have adapted to a whole variety of environments on Earth. From deep oceans and high mountains to dry deserts and grassy plains. But what might animals look like on an alien world with different ecosystems and environments? Would...
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Spell Songs in Concert for the Urban Nature Project
Join us online for an evening of music and art as Spell Songs perform a live concert broadcast from Hintze Hall to raise funds for the Urban Nature Project. Created as a musical accompaniment to The Lost Words and The Lost Spells books,...
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Where the penguins live | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
Unlike what many people think, penguins aren’t only restricted to cold environments. From the Emperor and Adélie penguins of Antarctica, to the Galapagos penguin, the only penguin found on the north of the Equator, penguins are adapted...
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Why does rain smell? | Natural History Museum
When it rains, you may have noticed that a distinctive, earthy smell tends to linger in the air. This scent is called petrichor and what causes it may surprise you. Museum researcher Dr Anne Jungblut explains. ---------------- The...
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Reshaping Our Relationship with Nature | Our Broken Planet
The science is clear: our current global relationship with nature is unsustainable. We need a reminder that alternative ways of co-existing have been practiced for generations around the world. To combat the urgent crises of climate...
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Mining for a Greener Planet? | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
Many aspects of our lives from car batteries to smartphones are dependent on metals and rare elements that are often hidden deep beneath our feet. How do we find and extract these crucial resources? How do we turn them into the products...
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Turning Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Action | Our Broken Planet
At times it can be overwhelming to contemplate the challenges we face in the Anthropocene, from the climate crisis to biodiversity loss. The hurdles in the way of a sustainable future can sometimes feel insurmountable - but each of us is...
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What spits all over plants? | Natural History Museum
Have you ever spotted a strange, foamy substance on plants in the spring. Max Barclay, Senior Curator in Charge of the Museum's beetle collection, introduces us to the tiny animal responsible for it. ---------------- The Natural History...
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Bat Flies and other stories | Live talk with NHM scientist
Award winning photographer and entomologist Piotr Naskrecki and Museum Scientist Erica McAlister join host Alastair Hendry to discuss Piotr’s striking and highly commended image in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year...
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Do all flies have wings? | Natural History Museum
Can a wingless fly take to the air? It may surprise you, but in some cases the answer is yes. Dr Erica McAlister, Senior Curator of Diptera at the Museum, explains some of the marvellous adaptations of bat flies. ---------------- The...
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Sergey Gorshkov | Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Sergey Gorshkov travelled to the Land of the Leopard National Park in Russia to photograph the elusive and endangered Amur tiger. His striking image went on to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year grand title in the fifty-sixth year...
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Wild Potatoes and Tomatoes: Saving the Future of our Food | Our Broken Planet
The crops we most depend upon are in trouble. We urgently need to adapt agriculture to the challenges faced by climate change. Join us in discussion with Museum scientist Dr Sandy Knapp and Dr Iris Peralta of the National University of...
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What can we learn from ancient DNA? | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
Under the right conditions DNA from long dead species can be preserved for up to a million years. When it does survive this DNA can provide a powerful tool for studying the past. Join Alison Shean and scientist Selina Brace to discover...
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Pterosaurs - Giants of the Sky | Live Talk with NHM Scientist
Pterosaurs are some of the most iconic creatures from the Mesozoic, soaring high above even the tallest dinosaurs. But how much do we really know about these winged reptiles? Join conservator Kieran Miles to discover how these incredible...
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Hindsight 2021: A Documentary from the Future | Lates Online
Humanity is at an incredibly important moment in our relationship with our planet. We’ve been taking advantage of nature’s capacity to accommodate and adapt to changes, but things are coming to a head. The decisions we make now, as...