Science Stories

Although identifying these plants can be something of a challenge for aspiring botanists, NHMU botany collections manager Allison Izaksonas is here to help.

Everyone knows Triceratops. But the hulking herbivore is hardly the only dinosaur of its kind.

Innovator and aquaculture pioneer Bren Smith has a deeper view of land and sea, envisioning solutions to many of our terrestrial concerns out in the oceans. 

From prehistoric cephalopods to bats, experts have been revealing an entire world of prehistoric color.

Neighborhood environments send powerful messages to the people who live there and to those passing through. Hear from Majora Carter speaking on exactly this!

To help celebrate Women's History Month and the work of NHMU researchers, we asked our science staff to share some of their formative inspirations.

Steven Pinker, PhD, is in the vanguard of humanist thinkers and writers today.

Transgender Women Trailblazers Are Changing the Nature of Science

Carolyn Levitt-Bussian has a fossil lover’s dream job.

Experimental archaeology is learning about how people did things in the past by trying to replicate them ourselves

Activities like observing insects and getting dirty is crucial for growing minds

Women Bust Science Stereotypes