Science Stories

All forms of life, from tiny microbes to towering elephants, rely on liquid water for survival — a universal truth extending to lifeforms beyond planet Earth.

Learn more about the mineral calcite from experts at the Natural History Museum of Utah.

Eliza Petersen explores the Museum's mineralogy collections with chief curator Dr. Randy Irmis.

Learn more about Fluorite from Utah and beyond.

Lean more about the mineral tourmaline from a mineralogy expert at the Natural History Museum of Utah.

See more of the amazing Utah minerals stored in the collections at NHMU.

A Piece of Goodwill: NHMU's Moon Rock