“What is a herbarium?” Marc Frank’s voice echoes above the murmurs and shuffling of a dozen students heading down a … Continue
Florida has some pretty wild wildlife, especially when it comes to snakes. Of the 55 species of snakes established in … Continue
There is an indelible connection between storytelling and wanderlust. The person who asks the questions and goes searching for answers … Continue
In many circles, Dragon Con is legendary. Held every year in Atlanta, Dragon Con is a fandom epicenter where people … Continue
Using ancient DNA, researchers determined cattle were imported from Africa to the Americas much earlier in the process of European … Continue
Protecting rare butterflies of Florida’s pine flats and prairies
The Loammi skipper (Atrytonopsis loammi) is a small, wedge-shaped butterfly with stubby antennas and bulbous black eyes in a fuzzy … Continue
Collecting seashells on the beach is a wildly popular hobby here in Florida. Beyond the sometimes exquisite beauty of these … Continue
Are there too many jellyfish in the oceans lately? What’s going on and how can we fix this? TED-Ed talked … Continue
Standing in the Florida Museum’s backyard, eyes closed, face turned to the sunlight, you can hear a hushed murmur of … Continue
Hurricanes are synonymous with the Florida experience. And for some reason, so are flamingos. They’re rare in most parts of … Continue