Blog Archive: Natural History

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Posted Wed, 01/06/2021 - 8:29pm

New Species of Leech Found in Utah

Experts are starting to realize that North America is home to an unexpected diversity of leech species.

Posted Tue, 12/29/2020 - 4:06pm

From a new and devastating coronavirus to salty lakes beneath Mars, 2020 has been a year when everyone was reminded of the importance of science.

Posted Wed, 12/09/2020 - 9:00am

The research of NHMU's Chief Curator Randy Irmis and his colleagues is published in the journal Nature.

Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 12:20pm

Understanding the history of wildfires requires many different types of information, from satellites to ancient charcoal.

Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 12:03pm

Researchers are finding new ways to detect how ancient animals interacted with their environment.

Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:58am

Researchers are still debating why some of North America's largest mammals disappeared.

Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:52am

Humans aren't the only farmers. Ants have evolved to cultivate their own crops.

Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:41am

Geology and ancient environments helped create a dinosaur hotspot.

Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:33am

Efforts to recreate the past lead to some surprising discoveries.

Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:26am

The question of what distinguishes one species from another is a complex puzzle.