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If the first four-legged animals had never emerged from water onto land, our world today would not exist. Yet how did this great step happen? The mystery is finally being solved – and fossils discovered in Scotland lie at the heart of the story.
ViewModels of industry: how a 19th century Scottish woman was inspired by Indian technology
ViewCalling all inquisitive kids aged 7 -11! Our popular Curiosity Clubs are back for more adventure, discovery and fun.
ViewExciting, hands-on sensory play sessions for children with additional support needs.
ViewDiscover more about the Circular Economy through the work of young people across Scotland, led by Ostrero.
ViewThis prized set of pistols belonged to Robert Burns, Scotland's national Bard. Find out why.
ViewThese medieval chess pieces from the Scottish island of Lewis are among our most popular collections. They give us fascinating insights into the international connections of western Scotland and the growing popularity of chess in medieval Europe.
ViewThe Cockcroft-Walton generator was developed at the University of Cambridge in the early 1930s to accomplish the first artificial splitting of the atom.
ViewHead outdoors and see how many brilliant birds you can spot with the help of some bright binoculars! Learn how to make them here!
ViewLearn how museums and zoos are helping to conserve endangered species through CryoArks – the UK’s national bank of frozen animal material.
ViewPhosphorus, one of the elements in Apatite, is used to make chips and microprocessors in mobile phones.
ViewTungsten, found in the mineral wolframite, is used to make the speakers and microphones in mobile phones.
ViewCobalt, found in the mineral cobaltoan spinel, is used in mobile phone batteries.
ViewSilica, an element found in quartz, is used to make chips and microprocessors in mobile phones.
ViewWulfenite contains the element molybdenum, which can be used to make connectors and wires in mobile phones.
ViewSphalerite can contain three elements used in mobile phones: zinc, indium and gallium.
ViewTitanium, an element found in the mineral rutile, is used to make mobile phone cases.
ViewAluminium, one of the elements in Diaspore, is used in mobile phone circuitboards.
ViewDiamond is a form of carbon, an element used to make electrodes in mobile phone batteries.
ViewSodium and chlorine, both found in halite, can be used in mobile phone touchscreens and cases.
ViewStrontianite contains strontium, which is used in mobile phone circuitboards.
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