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[image] Zombie Ants
Posted Tue, 03/06/2018 - 12:01pm

Zombie Ants

Researchers discuss zombies: The real, the fake, and their significance in science and culture.
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Tags: entomology
[image] NHMU's Hidden Minerals
Posted Mon, 02/26/2018 - 3:28pm

NHMU's Hidden Minerals

The often-overlooked minerals collection at NHMU is full of visual surprises and lessons in crystal forms and chemistry. Find out where you can discover these gems at the museum.
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[image] A Fuzzy Invader—Fox Squirrels in Utah
Posted Thu, 02/15/2018 - 12:52pm

A Fuzzy Invader—Fox Squirrels in Utah

After introduction to the West over a century ago, fox squirrels have finally made their way to Utah.
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Tags: vertebrate zoology
[image] Utah Tyrannosaur Discovered After 76 Million-Year Slumber
Posted Tue, 12/19/2017 - 1:52pm

Utah Tyrannosaur Discovered After 76 Million-Year Slumber

What was it like to be there when a 76 million year-old tyrannosaur was airlifted from its longtime grave? And where had that grave been over those many millions of years?
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Tags: paleontology
[image] The Birth of the Antiquities Act
Posted Mon, 11/27/2017 - 11:38am

The Birth of the Antiquities Act

Read about the early days of the Antiquities Act.
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Tags: anthropology, archaeology
[image] Weaving a Revolution: Contemporary Navajo Baskets
Posted Mon, 10/30/2017 - 9:34am

Weaving a Revolution: Contemporary Navajo Baskets

NHMU is honored to house The Twin Rocks Trading Post Collection, a collection of 250 remarkable baskets from the Utah Strip of the Navajo Nation, some of which are on display in our Native Voices gallery and Collections Wall. Read the story of how they came to be a new art form.
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[image] 2017 Indian Art Market 3rd Place Winner, Nelson Begay
Posted Tue, 10/17/2017 - 3:11pm

2017 Indian Art Market 3rd Place Winner, Nelson Begay

Returning Artist Nelson Begay took home 3rd place honors in NHMU's 2017 Indian Art Market.
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Tags: Indian Art Market
[image] 2017 Indian Art Market 2nd Place Winner, Pahponee
Posted Tue, 10/17/2017 - 3:09pm

2017 Indian Art Market 2nd Place Winner, Pahponee

Nationally renown artist Pahponee was awarded 2nd place in this year's Indian Art Market.
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Tags: Indian Art Market
[image] 2017 Indian Art Market: Jesse Johnson Takes Best in Show
Posted Tue, 10/17/2017 - 3:05pm

2017 Indian Art Market: Jesse Johnson Takes Best in Show

For the second year in a row Jesse Johnson, of Zuni Pueblo, N.M., won NHMU's Indian Art Market best of show honors.
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Tags: Indian Art Market
[image] Q&A with Paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara
Posted Fri, 10/13/2017 - 9:03am

Q&A with Paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara

Kenneth Lacovara visited the Natural History Museum of Utah recently and discussed why dinosaurs matter, the future of paleontology, and NHMU's Past Worlds gallery.
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Tags: paleontology