Polar bears have captivated artists' imaginations for centuries, but what they've symbolized has changed over time
Do you see a fearsome predator? A fragile icon of impending extinction? What these arctic giants have stood for in art has continually evolved.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~10 min
Understanding how evolution shaped the insect visual system
Harvard researchers develop in vitro method for probing what colors an insect sees.
Feb. 24, 2021 • ~8 min
Holographic history is making 'Night at the Museum' a reality
Emerging 'mixed reality' technology promises to bring history back to life.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~7 min
Kernowite: New mineral found on rock mined in Cornwall
The dark green mineral has been called kernowite as the rock comes from a mine in Cornwall.
Dec. 23, 2020 • ~2 min
Museum specimens could help fight the next pandemic – why preserving collections is crucial to future scientific discoveries
Specimen preservation means researchers don't need to reinvent the wheel each time they ask a new question, making it critical for the advancement of science. But many specimens are discarded or lost.
Dec. 16, 2020 • ~11 min
Asteroid capsule landing point detected
A search is under way for a capsule carrying the first large quantities of rock from an asteroid.
Dec. 5, 2020 • ~2 min
Climate crisis: how museums could inspire radical action
How museums can reimagine themselves in the context of the climate crisis.
Nov. 18, 2020 • ~25 min
Giant 'toothed' birds flew over Antarctica 40 million to 50 million years ago
Paleontologists have discovered fossil remains belonging to an enormous 'toothed' bird that lived for a period of about 60 million years after dinosaurs.
Oct. 27, 2020 • ~7 min
Fantastic beasts in the real world and where to find them
London's Natural History Museum is set to stage one of the most ambitious exhibitions in its history.
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~5 min
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