Science Stories

Just as life itself is diverse, so are the many ways organisms make color.

How Ancient Egyptians Understood the World

Ancient Egyptian Love Songs Connect Romance Across Time

"Mummification was a fundamental aspect of Egyptian religion," says Westminster College Egyptologist Alicia Cunningham-Bryant.

Natural History and the Nile

Learn About Human Evolution at NHMU

Thousands of years ago, in Ancient Egypt, makeup was as much a part of people's expressions as it is today.

Egypt's Nile Is Home to a Special Crocodile

A Butterfly Case from early 20th Century Utah

Keeping Fish in Mind for Decisions Downstream

Humans aren’t the only species to invent farming. That might seem strange, but it’s true. Different ant species are farmers, too, just on a smaller scale.

Monumental Upgrade to museum's map of Utah