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This mysterious plant fossil belongs to a family that no longer exists
In 1969, fossilized leaves of the species Othniophyton elongatum — which translates to “alien plant” — were identified in eastern…
Scientists can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles
On February 2, 1887, residents of Punxsutawney Pennsylvania consulted a large rodent regarding the arrival of spring, marking the first…
Interactive museum exhibit shows how paleontologists study the past
A recent paleontology exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History put fossils and scientists on full display. The exhibit…
Vaughn Shirey joins Florida Museum of Natural History as newest curator of butterflies and moths
We are excited to welcome our newest curator, Vaughn Shirey, to the Florida Museum of Natural History. Working in the…
Randell Research Center teams up with GatorCorps and Gulf Scholars to tackle climate change on Pine Island, Florida
The Florida Museum’s Randell Research Center was hit by two major hurricanes this year. Helene rolled along the Gulf Coast…
National Academy of Sciences names Megan Ennes early career fellow in education research
Megan Ennes, curator of museum education at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been named a 2024-2026 research fellow…