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Science Museum announces arrival of Suzanne Treister's "gloriously detailed" Hexen 2.0
British artist Suzanne Treister will fill the Bridge gallery at London's Science Museum with intricate diagrams mapping technology and a set of 78 reimagined Tarot cards.
"Most important meteorite in 100 years" gives Natural History Museum glimpse of life on Mars
The Natural History Museum has bought the largest meteorite ever to be added to its collection, found in the aftermath of a blaze above the skies of Morocco in 2011.
World Society for the Protection of Animals seeks museum for unique Wildlife Crime display
The World Society for the Protection of Animals and a wildlife crime team working for London's Metropolitan Police are appealing to potential venues to host an exhibition.
In her own Words: Photographer Eleanor Farmer on Blood, A Circulation of Curiosities
As she opens a show at Guy's Hospital in London, the photographer explains how her pictures of blood represent life and death, with the capacity to fascinate and repel.
Five-year, £1.4 million project to reveal "unsung heroes" of biomedicine
In the largest research project of its kind ever carried out in the UK, the University of London and the Wellcome Trust will spend five years collecting the stories of the people behind the medical......
Immortal Nature sees ten artists ponder impending doom at London's Edel Assanti
A psycho-geographical, end-of-the-world exploration of the relationship between civilisation and nature turns the floors of the gallery into Underworld, Earth and the Afterlife.
Museum of Science and Industry volunteer fires up rare example of earliest electrical light
The expertise of an electrical ace working behind the scenes in Manchester has allowed the public to see one of the earliest electrical lamps in action again.
Grant Museum of Zoology welcomes Art by Animals to University College London
An anthropomorphic show at the Grant Museum, where curators have put together a series of works created by animals to take a "broad view of the phenomenon".
Glynn Vivian helps Vetch Veg turn former home of Swansea City into community artwork
Artist Owen Griffiths and Glynn Vivian Art Gallery are leading a community venture on the hallowed turf where Swansea once played as part of a Cultural Olympiad project.
Irene Kopelman takes explorer's touch to The Challenger's Report exhibition at Gasworks
An early 19th century optical telescope and a fired clay relief of canyons in southern Brazil are among the reflections of artist Irene Kopelman's explorations of the planet.
Entries open for Astronomy Photographer of the Year at the Royal Observatory Greenwich
Following a record number of entries in 2011, organisers anticipate another hotly-contested year in the Observatory's annual competition.
Swansea's National Waterfront Museum invites public to test telescopes for Stargazing Live
Visitors to the National Waterfront Museum will able to see Jupiter and beyond courtesy of a special event held by the Swansea Astronomical Society.
Natural History Museum celebrates Captain Scott team in fitting Last Expedition show
The Natural History Museum in London looks back at Scott's contribution to science and exploration, 100 years after his team's doomed attempt to reach the South Pole.
Heritage venues mark centenary of Captain Scott as expedition team recreates his spirit
On the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott's Terra Nova team reaching the South Pole, his achievements have been remembered as a brave expedition recreates his mission.
Mancunians could enjoy more wildlife wonders as Wythenshawe Park becomes nature reserve
An 85-hectare area of one of Manchester's most popular parks has been given nature reserve status in a decision lauded by councillors as "great news" for residents.
