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Natural History
Blog Archive: Natural History
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Posted Wed, 01/20/2021 - 1:50am
Keeping Fish in Mind for Decisions Downstream
Planning the future of Utah's waterways requires thinking like a fish.
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celebrating women in science
Posted Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:42am
How Fossils Confirmed the Dance of the Continents
Fossils found in Antarctica were crucial in recognizing continental drift.
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paleontology
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.
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entomology
Posted Tue, 12/29/2020 - 4:06pm
Ten Fascinating Science Stories from 2020
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.
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Posted Wed, 12/09/2020 - 9:00am
Where Are Pterosaurs on the Reptile Family Tree?
The research of NHMU's Chief Curator Randy Irmis and his colleagues is published in the journal Nature.
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paleontology
Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 12:20pm
Why are There so Many Wildfires Right now?
Understanding the history of wildfires requires many different types of information, from satellites to ancient charcoal.
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botany
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climate change
Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 12:03pm
What Did Prehistoric Animals Eat?
Researchers are finding new ways to detect how ancient animals interacted with their environment.
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paleontology
Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:58am
Where Did All the Mammoths Go?
Researchers are still debating why some of North America's largest mammals disappeared.
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paleontology
Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:52am
Why Do Ants Farm?
Humans aren't the only farmers. Ants have evolved to cultivate their own crops.
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entomology
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celebrating women in science
Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:41am
Why are There so Many Unique Fossil Species in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument?
Geology and ancient environments helped create a dinosaur hotspot.
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paleontology
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