Science Stories

The Woodbury family's legacy continues to live on at NHMU!

Season 1 of Utah Unearthed takes you deep into the iconic red-rock terrain of Moab — a mecca for outdoor adventure and a hotspot for ecological curiosity.

Middens of rat feces, some thousands of years old, preserve valuable ecological records that deserve a closer look.

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.

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

Explore our Invertebrate Zoology Collections with the Sarah B. George Executive Director, Jason Cryan, Ph.D., as he discusses his passion for entomology.

Tarantulas can be spotted around Utah's deserts and foothills from late summer to early autumn. Here's everything you need to know about these harmless friends.

Fernando Favila and Ironhead Studio built a massive, life-like replica of a tiger beetle head.

A recording of a live conversation with Levon Biss, the photographer behind Microsculpture.

Explore the incredible macro photography of insects by acclaimed photographer Levon Biss.