South African caves filled with fossil clues to Pleistocene Epoch
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NHMU paleontologist Tyler Faith’s research in the Cango Valley is helping fill gaps in the fossil record.
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Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna
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Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction.
Read MoreCaving for bones
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How a tip from a citizen scientist led to deep discoveries in Utah’s caves.
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 MoreDid meat make us human?
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A new study questions the importance of meat-eating in shaping human evolution.
Read MoreMegaherbivore extinctions and wildfires
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Loss of ancient grazers triggered a dramatic increase in fire activity across the world’s grasslands.
Read MoreA reversal of Earth’s geomagnetic field
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Approximately 42,000 years ago the Earth’s geomagnetic field reversed, triggering dramatic climate shifts and fueling ecological change on a global scale.
Read MoreEcosystems of early human evolution
To understand the environmental pressures that shaped human evolution, scientists must first piece together the details of the ancient plant and animal communities that our fossil ancestors lived in over the past 7 million years.
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