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Posted Mon, 07/12/2021 - 2:45pm

Learn About Human Evolution at NHMU

The hominin wall in the Life Exhibition allows visitors to see and touch our closest relatives.

Tags: anthropology

Posted Wed, 07/07/2021 - 6:23pm

Navajo Baskets Weave Together Generations

NHMU celebrates the vibrant tradition of Navajo basketry with a new online gallery

Tags: anthropology

Posted Wed, 06/30/2021 - 7:47pm

Francene and Kenneth’s Explorer Corps Anniversary Adventure

Explorer Corps First to 29. Francene and Kenneth Spencer were looking to celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary while also staying close to home--they are the first people we know of to visit all of the markers!

Tags: explorer corps

Posted Wed, 06/30/2021 - 1:16am

Makeup in Ancient Egypt

Many of our daily cosmetic rituals have equivalents in Ancient Egypt.

Tags: anthropology, egypt

Posted Wed, 06/23/2021 - 1:12pm

Digging Up the Past to Understand Our Climate Future

Utah's Uinta Basin holds important information about climate change.

Tags: paleontology, celebrating women in science

Posted Mon, 06/14/2021 - 3:09pm

Egypt's Nile Is Home to a Special Crocodile

Crocodiles played an important role in Ancient Egyptian culture, and science is still discovering clues about how unique these reptiles are.

Tags: anthropology, egypt

Posted Wed, 06/09/2021 - 1:59pm

Fireflies in New Mexico? Yes, if You Know Where to Look

The Western Firefly Project has been tracking lightning bug hotspots beyond the Beehive State.

Tags: entomology, fireflies, citizen science, celebrating women in science

Posted Fri, 06/04/2021 - 3:37pm

Eight Stunning Wildflowers You Can See Right Now in the Wasatch Foothills

Take a walk in the foothills above the museum in early June and you will find that it is absolutely carpeted with wildflowers in an array of gorgeous hues.

Tags: celebrating women in science