Science Stories

Scientists around the globe are working hard to uncover the complex interplay between wildfire, climate change, herbivore loss, and human activity.

When it comes to taking soot out of urban airways, the species of tree and where it is planted can have a big impact on how well it can do the job.

The streets of Salt Lake City are filled with shoppers searching for the perfect presents — find something truly unique with gifts only available at NHMU.

Amid the lush tropical forests of Tanzania’s Usambara Mountains—a biodiversity hotspot teeming with species found nowhere else on Earth—life is unravelling.

A paleoecologist examines the history of Laguna de San Diego through its sediment.

Authentic storytelling brings people together — like when Rosabelle Shepherd and George Sumner connected through NHMU and a shared identity as storytellers.

Nuucichthys rhynchocephalus, a new fossil species from Utah’s West Desert, offers a glimpse into the evolution of animal life in the Cambrian.

Curious about our underwater cousins? Check out five astonishing things orcas and humans have in common.

Adding to our collection is always an exciting process, and we’re eager to show you the two new pieces NHMU acquired at the 2024 Indigenous Art Market.

Randy Irmis' ongoing research into the Triassic Period, set against Argentina’s fossil-rich landscape, is deepening our understanding of this pivotal era.

It didn't just burn. It caused an entire city to vanish within hours. NHMU discusses the shocking story behind "Fire Weather" with author John Vaillant.