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Block export of ‘national treasure’ UK fossils, says MP

Sale of one of UK’s top collections overseas prompts call new rules to help keep items in countryOne of UK’s best fossil collections sold in ‘loss to the nation’An MP has called on ministers to change

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Tentacles, pointy teeth and the T-rex of the sea: the Natural History Museum on beasts that once ruled the oceans

A new exhibition, Jurassic Oceans, showcases the fearsome creatures that lurked below the surface – and offers a stark warning about the impact of warming waters on marine ecosystems todayDeep in the

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Tiny parasitic wasp named after David Attenborough for his 100th birthday

Specimen from 1983 lay forgotten at Natural History Museum until recently, when spotted by a volunteer and identified as new genusHe has lizards, bats, frogs, weevils, flatworms, snails and spiders na

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The UK’s free-to-access museums are the envy of the world. Charging for entry would be a big mistake | Karin Hindsbo

There are better ways to raise money than jeopardising a model that draws visitors to Britain and has huge benefits for the wider economyTwenty-five years ago, the UK made the bold and generous gestur

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Bond between dogs and humans dates back more than 15,000 years, study finds

Research suggests hunter-gatherers were feeding dogs and giving them ritual burials as early as the last ice ageThey are humankind’s best friend, and now ancient DNA analysis has revealed that the end

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Natural History Museum tops UK attraction list with record visitors

London museum defies drop in numbers seen elsewhere, attributed to cost of living and fall in international touristsLondon’s Natural History Museum (NHM) was the most popular attraction in the UK duri