Blog Archive: Natural History

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted Mon, 12/30/2019 - 3:54pm

From fascinating to frightening, here are some of the top science stories of the past 10 years.

Posted Fri, 12/27/2019 - 11:56am

The past ten years have seen hundreds of new dinosaur discoveries. Here are a few of the highlights.

Posted Mon, 12/23/2019 - 2:13pm

From humming giraffes to new species hiding in parking lots, it's been a big decade for natural history.

Posted Fri, 12/20/2019 - 4:53am

Eric Rickart's fascination with nature from an early age, led him to becoming the Museum's first scientific curator.

Posted Wed, 12/04/2019 - 3:07pm

The legacy of an prolific garden plant raises questions about how we shape the landscape around us.