Science Stories

Worldwide, more than 2,400 praying mantis species live like tiny, alien assassins that keep the bug world in balance. Learn all about what makes them so cool!

Learning to love bugs starts with understanding how important (and misunderstood) they are. Visit NHMU's BugFest to learn bug appreciation from insect experts!

When you think of fearsome predators, animals like lions or sharks might come to mind. But some of the best hunters could fit in the palm of your hand: bugs.

Freshly found caves in South Africa hold clues to Pleistocene past, and NHMU's Tyler Faith is piecing those clues together.

If you took a safari around Lake Bonneville's shoreline in the year 18,000 B.C.E, here are some of the critters you would see.

Introducing Bolg, the new Cretaceous lizard prince named for Tolkien's ferocious "The Hobbit" foe!

While Utah Mammoth does have a nice ring to it, what if the Utah Hockey Club had chosen one of Utah's other Ice Age icons to represent the team?

Without the curiosity and wonder of individuals like George, we would not be where we are today.

The Ice Age is a fascinating time in our earth’s history, and believe it or not, we're currently living in an Ice Age!

Time spent outside can affect family dynamics and your child's attitude toward environmental responsibility. Here's how to help them learn to love nature.

Thoughtfully planned activities can prevent learning loss in children over the long summer holiday.

Young children are natural explorers, and their curiosity is one of the most important tools they have for learning and growing.