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
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Bears Ears is not just about boundaries, it’s about management.
Read MoreRediscovery of the ‘extinct’ Pinatubo volcano mouse
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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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