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[image] Curling Tongues for Science: the Interactive Trait Tree

Curling Tongues for Science: the Interactive Trait Tree

How we look is determined by genetics, but sometimes looks can be deceiving. We share more than you might think.
[image] Bitten by the Adventure Bug On a Dino Dig

Bitten by the Adventure Bug On a Dino Dig

Digging for dinosaur fossils in southern Utah should make it on your "must do" list if you live in the state. Read about a recent adventure in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
[image] Michael Martin: Architect, NHMU Facilities Manager, Night Sky Junkie

Michael Martin: Architect, NHMU Facilities Manager, Night Sky Junkie

Our NHMU facility manager, Michael Martin, has many talents, including leading moon watching events at the museum on clear and dark evenings.
[image] Inside a Paleontologist's Field Kit

Inside a Paleontologist's Field Kit

Carrie Levitt-Bussian gives us an insider's look at her field kit. Find out what paleontologists absolutely need in the field.
[image] Way More than Wayfinding

Way More than Wayfinding

Our wayfinding case across from the Collections Wall on Level 2 does double-duty in unexpected ways, much like all of the objects in our collections.
[image] Hunting for Utah Fireflies

Hunting for Utah Fireflies

Christy Bills, our Entomology Collections Manager, leads the Firefly Citizen Science Project, which is building a map of firefly habitats with help from Utah citizens.
[image] Decoding a Herbarium Sheet

Decoding a Herbarium Sheet

Herbarium sheets are used in our permanent flora collection, and they contain not just the specimen, but a ton of other important information.
Tags: botany
[image] Corn-Pone Tunes: Favorite Songs from Range Creek

Corn-Pone Tunes: Favorite Songs from Range Creek

Looking for a new playlist? Here's one from our Range Creek Field School, completely centered on their work with corn.
[image] Brighter Students, Better Critical Thinkers, Brought to You by the Museum, Part I

Brighter Students, Better Critical Thinkers, Brought to You by the Museum, Part I

NHMU brings cutting-edge digital education to Utah classrooms, meeting a desperate need for teaching critical thinking skills.
[image] Brighter Students ... Brought to You by the Museum, Part II

Brighter Students ... Brought to You by the Museum, Part II

NHMU brings cutting-edge digital education to Utah classrooms, meeting a desperate need for teaching critical thinking skills.