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[image] Zombie Ants

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

[image] NHMU 2020 — Episode 3

Posted Fri, 05/29/2020 - 4:22pm

NHMU 2020 — Episode 3

In Episode Three, we examine how the prehistoric people of what is now Utah harvested, gathered, and preserved different foods. Then, we review the history of Utah's Tribal Nations up through modern day life, learning the importance of language and oral histories, and exploring the beauty of Native American art and cultural practices.

Tags: exhibit, nhmu2020

[image] NHMU 2020 — Episode 2

Posted Thu, 05/21/2020 - 1:34pm

NHMU 2020 — Episode 2

Watch Episode Two to see NHMU scientists including Chief Curator, Dr. Randall Irmis, introduce guests to Utah's amazing geological record in the Land Gallery. Then, we switch gears to explore the life that thrives in Utah.

Tags: exhibit, nhmu2020

[image] NHMU 2020 — Episode 1

Posted Fri, 05/15/2020 - 2:35pm

NHMU 2020 — Episode 1

In this episode, Executive Director Jason Cryan welcomes you to our museum and we tour our Past Worlds Gallery and the Paleo Prep Lab.

Tags: paleontology, nhmu2020

[image] City Nature Challenge Highlights the Zoo in Your Backyard

Posted Wed, 04/29/2020 - 2:14pm

City Nature Challenge Highlights the Zoo in Your Backyard

Programs like City Nature Challenge allow everyone to find the wonder of nature as close as their own home.

Tags: citizen science

[image] Five Ways You Can Become a Citizen Scientist

Posted Thu, 04/16/2020 - 7:20pm

Five Ways You Can Become a Citizen Scientist

All around the world, citizen scientists are collecting data, making discoveries, and exploring nature.

Tags: citizen science

[image] Animals who have adapted to live with us

Posted Sat, 04/04/2020 - 3:59pm

Animals who have adapted to live with us

More than just being our neighbors, synanthropes benefit from the habitats we build.

Tags: citizen science

[image] Can we predict earthquakes?

Posted Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:12am

Can we predict earthquakes?

After a 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook Salt Lake City, many are asking if these events can be predicted.

[image] The Museum's Wall of Wonders

Posted Mon, 02/17/2020 - 10:42am

The Museum's Wall of Wonders

The massive Collections Wall is united by the theme of wonder.

[image] Tracking Dystrophaeus, Utah's First Dinosaur - Part 1

Posted Mon, 01/27/2020 - 3:04pm

Tracking Dystrophaeus, Utah's First Dinosaur - Part 1

Over 150 years ago, a geological expedition made an unexpected discovery.

Tags: paleontology

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