Science Stories

Figure 1. Solanum jamesii plant in flower and tubers in Cynthia Wilson’s hand.

Latest February 10, 2026 Anthropology Research

This Little Potato Has a Big History

New research from the Natural History Museum of Utah suggests a wild potato was likely domesticated here in the Four Corners Region.

April 12, 2021

Community Scientists Help Wasatch Wildlife Watch

Community Scientists Help Wasatch Wildlife Watch
April 5, 2021
Collections

Citizen Science and Digital Transcription in the time of COVID

For years, NHMU has been working to scan field notes and specimen records so they are available digitally.
April 2, 2021

Trailblazing Women in Science: Ayah Bdeir

Artist and inventor Ayah Bdeir has been striving to make technology and innovation accessible to everyone through her startup littleBits.
March 30, 2021

Trailblazing Women in Science: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

If we're going to create a better future for our planet, marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson points out we need to consider the essential role of the seas.
March 28, 2021
Research

Polar Dinofest: Jaelyn Eberle

Polar Dinofest: Jaelyn Eberle
March 23, 2021
Exhibitions

A Butterfly Case from early 20th Century Utah

A Butterfly Case from early 20th Century Utah
March 22, 2021
Research

Polar Dinofest: Pat Druckenmiller

Polar Dinofest: Pat Druckenmiller
March 15, 2021
Research

Polar DinoFest: Karen Chin

Polar DinoFest: Karen Chin
March 8, 2021
Research

Polar DinoFest: Aubrey Roberts

Polar DinoFest: Aubrey Roberts
March 1, 2021
Research

Polar DinoFest: Ron Tykoski

Polar DinoFest: Ron Tykoski
March 1, 2021
Research

Polar DinoFest: Holly Woodward

Polar DinoFest: Holly Woodward
February 18, 2021

Collapse of Earth's Geomagnetic Field 42,000 Years Ago

It’s a safe bet that most of us aren’t overly concerned with Earth’s geomagnetic field.