Science Stories

Minerals come in all shapes and sizes, but the reason why has to do with surrounding deposits.

New research indicates that wildfire smoke and ash provide nutrients to the ecosystems they're deposited in, but questions about these nutrients still remain.

In celebration of our deep dinosaur love, join us on an exploration of dinosaur species from A to Z.

Ethnographers at NHMU work with Indigenous communities in Utah in many ways, like ensuring the proper care and display of objects.

Have you ever wondered why Utah has such a diverse landscape? Well, it was billions of years in the making.

The research into emerald jewel wasp venom has a surprising connection to Parkinson's disease, furthering our understanding of brain science.

If you have a shellfish allergy, research indicates that you might want to stay away from eating bugs too. This is why.

Yes, dinosaurs really existed. In fact, dinosaurs still exist. How do we know dinosaurs really existed? We asked an expert.

Do you know the difference between dragonflies and damselflies? These iconic insects can be found throughout Utah, so they're worth getting to know!

Museums benefit individuals and their communities, which is why we celebrate every new museum and every museum visit.

Creativity and engineering meet through LEGO®, which is why NHMU is hosting a bug-themed LEGO® building contest this summer!

Updating NHMU's iconic collections wall is a big project, but it allowed the Museum's team to highlight research initiatives, like a new Urban Ecology project.