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Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.

  • Inspirational conservationist Dame Jane Goodall’s remarkable legacy
    by Science Museum on October 2, 2025 at 11:13 am

    Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall, whose work changed humanity’s view of itself and animals, has died aged 91. The post Inspirational conservationist Dame Jane Goodall’s remarkable legacy appeared first on Science Museum Blog.

  • The Art of Science and Nature Trail
    by Rebecca Mellor on September 11, 2025 at 4:51 pm

    From the importance of green urban spaces for our wellbeing to evocative depictions of industrialisation, this trail invites you to discover new ways to explore the art of science and nature. The post The Art of Science and Nature Trail appeared first on Science Museum Blog.

  • Billion-year trickle on asteroid Ryugu revises the origins of Earth’s water
    by Roger Highfield on September 10, 2025 at 3:01 pm

    Science Director Roger Highfield reports on a new discovery about the source of Earth’s water. The post Billion-year trickle on asteroid Ryugu revises the origins of Earth’s water appeared first on Science Museum Blog.

  • The Future of Wheat: How Science Could Reinvent a Top Protein Source
    by Roger Highfield on September 2, 2025 at 2:24 pm

    Wheat is the world’s leading source of dietary plant-based protein. Inspired by the Science Museum’s Future of Food exhibition, Science Director Roger Highfield asks: what role will wheat play in feeding a warming world? The post The Future of Wheat: How Science Could Reinvent a Top Protein Source appeared first on Science Museum Blog.

  • Remembering Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley
    by Rachel Boon on August 15, 2025 at 8:07 am

    Curator Rachel Boon reflects on the remarkable life of computing pioneer Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley. The post Remembering Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley appeared first on Science Museum Blog.

  •  Future of Food: Can human ingenuity feed 10 billion people sustainably by 2050?
    by Julia Knights on August 7, 2025 at 7:19 pm

    Dr Julia Knights reflects on Future of Food - a new exhibition that explores the scientific breakthroughs and innovations in biotechnology and ecology that will shape the food we put on our plates. The post  Future of Food: Can human ingenuity feed 10 billion people sustainably by 2050? appeared first on Science Museum Blog.

  • Mission patch competition winner announced at UK Space Conference
    by Science Museum on July 18, 2025 at 3:04 pm

    At the UK Space Conference this week we announced Troy Elsworth, aged 12, as the winner of our national competition to design the mission patch for the first in-orbit test of plasma thrusters made by Magdrive, a UK space company. The post Mission patch competition winner announced at UK Space Conference appeared first on Science Museum Blog.

  • Rain in Five Minutes
    by Roger Highfield on June 12, 2025 at 10:31 am

    With AI and cloud computing, the Met Office is poised to transform how—and where—we see the weather coming, reports Science Director Roger Highfield. The post Rain in Five Minutes appeared first on Science Museum Blog.

  • Discover out-of-this-world objects on our new trail in collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s Elio
    by Chloë Abley on May 16, 2025 at 2:44 pm

    This May half term, visitors to the Science Museum can ignite their curiosity about the cosmos with our Exploring Space trail, a collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s new film 'Elio' to celebrate its release in cinemas on 20 June. The post Discover out-of-this-world objects on our new trail in collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s Elio appeared first on Science Museum Blog.

  • Pac-Man turns 45
    by Mark Cutmore on May 9, 2025 at 5:30 am

    To celebrate 45 years since the release of Pac-Man, Head of Commercial Experiences and gaming fan Mark Cutmore explores the story of the much-loved character and pop-culture icon. The post Pac-Man turns 45 appeared first on Science Museum Blog.


V&A Blog News, articles and stories from the V&A

  • Design Club launches new product range for Young V&A shop inspired by Making Egypt exhibition
    by Haidee Drew on October 24, 2025 at 12:54 pm

    Design Club has launched a quirky new range of colourful stickers, a bag charm, and a sketchbook for the Young V&A shop, inspired by the Making Egypt exhibition. This playful family of products has been... The post Design Club launches new product range for Young V&A shop inspired by Making Egypt exhibition appeared first on V&A Blog.

  • Introducing Larry Botchway, V&A Innovate Judge 2025 – 26
    by V&A Innovate Team on October 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    We’re delighted to announce that Larry Botchway will be a judge for our V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2025 – 26. Larry Botchway is an architect, tutor and engagement enthusiast, with experience in a variety of sectors. He co-founded the socially minded design and engagement practice POoR (Power Out of Restriction) collective. In addition to being one of RIBA Rising Stars of 2023, Larry has having worked at We Made That, Haworth Tompkins Architects, and Perpendicular Architecture. He also has notable experience working with cultural institutions such as TATE, LW Theatres and the London Theatre Company. We spoke to Larry about being on... The post Introducing Larry Botchway, V&A Innovate Judge 2025 – 26 appeared first on V&A Blog.

  • London Design Festival: Studiomama, Max Lamb and U-Build celebrate inclusive design and play at Young V&A
    by Haidee Drew on October 22, 2025 at 4:33 pm

    Young V&A celebrated this year’s London Design Festival by inviting designers Max Lamb, Studiomama and U-Build back to celebrate the exciting projects that have taken place over the last year and explore how inclusivity and... The post London Design Festival: Studiomama, Max Lamb and U-Build celebrate inclusive design and play at Young V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.

  • Sumō comes to London
    by Amy Raphael on October 17, 2025 at 10:59 am

    Sumō, Japan’s national sport, comes to London this week, with a rare five-day sumō tournament at the Royal Albert Hall. This will be the second professional tournament to be held in England, the last event... The post Sumō comes to London appeared first on V&A Blog.

  • Cataloguing Wedgwood – some recent favourite finds
    by Kate Turner on October 16, 2025 at 5:33 pm

    There are currently 3,000 objects on display, spread across two galleries, at the V&A Wedgwood Collection.   For the past two years, cataloguer, Heather Densham, and junior photographer, Morgan McMahon, have been working behind the scenes... The post Cataloguing Wedgwood – some recent favourite finds appeared first on V&A Blog.

  • Bringing arts opportunities to east Londoners: a new partnership with Art Explora 
    by V&A on October 15, 2025 at 5:56 pm

    Just five months after the opening of V&A East Storehouse, we’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with international arts foundation, Art Explora. Together, we’ll be bringing inspiring creative experiences to communities across east London... The post Bringing arts opportunities to east Londoners: a new partnership with Art Explora  appeared first on V&A Blog.

  • Conversing with objects and embracing discomfort
    by Sara Sallam on October 6, 2025 at 1:27 pm

    Ever since I left Egypt, I have been contemplating my relationship with my heritage, perhaps to heal my disrupted sense of belonging. In my newly adopted home in Europe, I found solace in museums. There,... The post Conversing with objects and embracing discomfort appeared first on V&A Blog.

  • The 2026 V&A Illustration Awards welcomes your entries! 
    by Frances Willis on October 6, 2025 at 9:24 am

    We are now eagerly awaiting your submissions for the V&A Illustration Awards 2026. Two years have passed since we called on all established illustrators, and those developing their craft, to put their best work forward... The post The 2026 V&A Illustration Awards welcomes your entries!  appeared first on V&A Blog.

  • The mentoring advantage: small conversations, big impact
    by Eloise Rowley on October 1, 2025 at 9:12 am

    Curious about mentoring? One of the most rewarding aspects of working in the museum and heritage sector is the chance to work with colleagues who are incredibly generous in sharing their knowledge, experience and insights... The post The mentoring advantage: small conversations, big impact appeared first on V&A Blog.

  • In Case You Missed It: Highlights from back2back Archival Bodies
    by Miri Ahn on September 17, 2025 at 1:55 pm

    In May, we finally opened the doors of V&A East Storehouse to the public. Just a few weeks later, the space was transformed once again for back2back: Archival Bodies with a dynamic blend of site-responsive... The post In Case You Missed It: Highlights from back2back Archival Bodies appeared first on V&A Blog.



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