Blog Archive: climate change

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Posted Mon, 02/22/2021 - 4:22pm

Polar DinoFest: Marina Suarez

What do we know about the climate polar dinosaurs lived in?

Tags: paleontology, polar dinofest, climate change, celebrating women in science

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.

Tags: botany, climate change

Posted Mon, 02/03/2020 - 12:30pm

Nature is Where You Find It

Writer Emma Marris explains a different view of nature that changes how we see the wild, and offers hope for the future.

Tags: climate change

Posted Thu, 11/07/2019 - 10:44am

Research Quest Inspires Students to Explore Utah's Wilderness

A new Research Quest program focuses on dramatic changes in the Uinta Mountains.

Tags: citizen science, climate change, Research Quest

Posted Mon, 10/07/2019 - 12:59pm

Humans Evolved Among Unusual Beasts

A new study by NHMU archaeologist Tyler Faith reveals that African environments changed dramatically over the last 7 million years.

Tags: paleontology, climate change, anthropology

Posted Thu, 11/22/2018 - 10:43am

How Environmental Shifts Killed Africa’s Prehistoric Megaherbivores

Africa is home to some of the most fantastic beasts on the planet. But they are a shadow of what existed in the ancient past.

Tags: paleontology, climate change

Posted Fri, 03/30/2018 - 1:04pm

Is The Greatest Snow on Earth in Danger?

As this winter season comes to a close, NHMU digs into Utah's claim to "The Greatest Snow on Earth," and whether or not it's in danger.

Tags: climate change

Posted Wed, 09/14/2016 - 11:04am

To the Top: Adventurous Researchers Unlock Changes in Animal Communities

Dr. Eric Rickart, Dr. Shannen Robson and Dr. Lois Alexander have spent the past 15 years examining species of mice, voles, and squirrels (among other animals) in the American Great Basin to better understand how and why there are changes occurring within their communities.

Tags: vertebrate zoology, climate change