Science Stories

Kaedan O’Brien holds up a mummified wood rat at an undisclosed cave in the House Range of western Utah.

Latest November 21, 2023 Paleontology Research

Caving for Bones: How Tyler, Randy, and Kaedan Fell Into a Fossil Archive Deep Within Utah’s Caves

A look into the intersection between fossil experts and citizen scientists, and how these two groups joined forces deep in Utah's intricate cave system.

September 1, 2021
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Tracking Fossils to Follow Utah's Past Climate During the Eocene

Tracking Fossils to Follow Utah's Past Climate During the Eocene
August 25, 2021
Research

Rare Fossil Comb Jellies Uncovered in Utah's West Desert

Comb jellies aren’t the sort of creatures you expect to find in Utah’s west desert.
August 18, 2021
Exhibitions

Natural History and the Nile

Natural History and the Nile
August 10, 2021
Collections

Maddie’s Haddie, Part 2: When You Know, You Know

Maddie’s Haddie, Part 2: When You Know, You Know
August 5, 2021
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Life is short, eat good mushrooms

Life is short, eat good mushrooms
July 28, 2021
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My Introduction to Range Creek: A Greater Appreciation for Archaeology

My Introduction to Range Creek: A Greater Appreciation for Archaeology
July 22, 2021
Research

Maddie’s Haddie: Sometimes Paleontology Field Work is Like the Movies

Maddie’s Haddie: Sometimes Paleontology Field Work is Like the Movies
July 12, 2021
Exhibitions

Learn About Human Evolution at NHMU

Learn About Human Evolution at NHMU
July 7, 2021
Collections

Navajo Baskets Weave Together Generations

NHMU is home to a large collection of Navajo baskets. "Many people don't often understand the role of a museum, thinking we are time capsules..."
June 30, 2021
Exhibitions

Makeup in Ancient Egypt

Thousands of years ago, in Ancient Egypt, makeup was as much a part of people's expressions as it is today.
June 30, 2021

Francene and Kenneth’s Explorer Corps Anniversary Adventure

Francene and Kenneth’s Explorer Corps Anniversary Adventure
June 29, 2021
Research

It's Firefly Season in the West

Learn more about fireflies in the West.