Blog Archive: Natural History

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Posted Tue, 03/06/2018 - 12:01pm

Zombie Ants

Researchers discuss zombies: The real, the fake, and their significance in science and culture.

Tags: entomology

Posted Sat, 03/11/2023 - 12:00pm

A Historical Perspective on the Science of Chocolate

Read into the history and science that resulted in the amazing flavors of chocolate we enjoy today at NHMU's Chocolate & Cheese Festival, happening March 11-12, 2023, at NHMU.

Tags: chocolate

Posted Wed, 02/15/2023 - 11:17am

Angkor: The “Lost City” that Never Needed to be Discovered

Nothing gets people’s hearts racing like the idea of a “lost city.” Reading a novel about a mysterious civilization or watching Sandra Bullock evade danger in the jungle might be enjoyable entertainment, but it can be misleading and problematic to refer to many ancient cities as “lost.”

Tags: angkor, cambodia

Posted Thu, 01/26/2023 - 9:42am

Bringing Dinosaurs to Life Requires a Paleontological Dream Team

A closer look at the various stages of taking a dinosaur discovery from "Bones to Beasts."

Tags: paleontology, DinoFest, volunteers

Posted Fri, 01/13/2023 - 10:57am

Using Skin Impressions and Feathers to Bring Dinosaurs to Life

When it comes to reanimating dinosaurs from even the smallest collections of fossils, paleoartists play a crucial role.

Tags: paleontology, paleoart, paleoartist, DinoFest

Posted Wed, 12/28/2022 - 11:51am

Ten of the Most Interesting Science Stories of 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, let’s take a look at ten of the year’s most interesting science stories. From mysterious ice volcanoes to the speed of sound on Mars to a charismatic treehopper named after NHMU Executive Director Jason Cryan, these stories highlight the relentless curiosity and constant discoveries that makes this such a fascinating time to be alive.

Tags: science, 2022

Posted Mon, 12/19/2022 - 6:03pm

Remembering a Revolutionary Artist

Many are grieving the passing of Mary Holiday Black, a basket weaver of the Navajo Nation. Mary learned to weave ceremonial Navajo baskets at an early age and went on to revolutionize the art form with her work.

Tags: ethnography, anthropology, Navajo Basket Explorer, weaving, Navajo Baskets

Posted Mon, 12/19/2022 - 10:53am

Whale-Sized Marine Reptiles Gathered to Give Birth

New information on Shonisaurus popularis, an ichthyosaur and the official state fossil of Nevada, was just announced by a team of researchers working out of Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park.

Tags: paleontology, research

Posted Wed, 11/02/2022 - 7:24pm

A Tale of Terroir: Porcini Mushrooms Have Evolved with a Preference to Local Adaptation

The Dentinger Lab at the Natural History Museum of Utah has published a provocative new paper in the journal New Phytologist that describes their work with the much beloved mushroom, Boletus edulis, better known by gastronomers worldwide as the porcini.

Tags: mycology, mushrooms, fungi, mycologist

Posted Thu, 10/27/2022 - 2:43pm

Studying the Past, Present, and Future of Bats

Every year during the last week of October leading up to Halloween, bat researchers, conservationists, and enthusiasts celebrate Bat Week. Bats have historically been the star of spooky books, movies, and decorations so it is the perfect season to celebrate and bring awareness to these fascinating and diverse creatures. However, due to their misrepresentation in terrifying lore and literature, bats have become misunderstood and feared by many.

Tags: vertebrate zoology, bats, celebrating women in science

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