Marvellous and macabre: discovering the Hunterian Museum
The eerie collections of the Hunterian Museum have attracted curiosity and controversy for centuries.
Patterns of habitat loss affect biodiversity damage
Ecologists discover that biodiversity suffers more when habitat destruction starts at the edges of a region and moves towards the centre.
Egypt: Faith After the Pharaohs
Exhibition at the BM tells a 1,200-year story of religion in Egypt - from the worship of hundreds of ancient gods, to the dominance of monotheistic religions.
Daily temperature fluctuations could threaten warm-blooded species
Bird species suffer increase in mortality rates when there is a wider range between daily lowest and highest temperatures—especially in warmer climates.
Akkadium Launch
Welcome to Akkadium.
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Henry Moseley: A Scientist Lost to War
Henry (Harry) Moseley was one of the most promising young […]
West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song
A rich and fascinating celebration of the civilisation, history and art of the 340 million people living in the 17 countries of West Africa.
Cracking the Macaque Stone Tool Code
Primatologists and archaeologists have deciphered the complex code of marks and scratches that macaques leave on their stone tools.
Gordon Pask and Conversation Theory
Pask was one of the first educators to recognise that students have different learning needs, and that conversation is at the heart of all learning. We examine his ideas, and look at some of his amazing machines.
Fire and Forge: Glimpsing the craft of an Ethiopian blacksmith
Rapid change in the Amhara region of Ethiopia has threatened traditional iron working crafts. We watch a blacksmith practicing his ancient skills.