Fall’s flamboyance: The science of autumn leaves
To plant ecophysiologist Eleinis Ávila-Lovera, the autumnal switch to reds, yellows, oranges and purples tells a chromatic story of survival.
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Beyond greenspace and bluespace
Most research on environmental exposure and health outcomes is limited to landscapes dominated by plants and water. A new study broadens the array of natural landscapes and their impact on human health.
Read MoreSparkles the unicorn, U scientists win Nature photo contest
The #ScientistAtWork contest showcases images of research and workplaces from scientists across the globe.
Read MoreEcological tipping point: 5+ El Niño events per century
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Anthropologists discovered a frequency threshold causes dramatic changes in marine and terrestrial eastern Pacific ecosystems, and offers a look into our future.
Read MoreCalifornia mice eat monarch butterflies
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This newly discovered mouse-butterfly interaction suggests that western monarch decline could disrupt ecosystems in unanticipated ways.
Read MoreProtecting the past at Bears Ears
Bears Ears is not just about boundaries, it’s about management.
Read MoreRediscovery of the ‘extinct’ Pinatubo volcano mouse
In 1991, a volcano in the Philippines had the second-most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century. Its effects were devastating—but a mouse feared to have gone extinct survived.
Read MoreUtah’s land and life
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Explore the Natural Museum of History’s exhibitions from the comfort of your own home.
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