Florida Museum introduces new science outreach programs for Gainesville children
When the Gainesville Cultural Arts Coalition approached Florida Museum of Natural History school outreach coordinator Alberto Lopez in January to…Read More
Meet the butterflies breaking into the brewing business
The frosted elfin is a small brown butterfly about the size of a nickel. Despite its unremarkable appearance, this rare…Read More
Packing a suitcase for the future
As University of Florida archaeologist Bill Keegan studies the ancient Lucayan people, inhabitants of the Caribbean for hundreds of years,…Read More
New Earth systems institute to communicate environmental issues to Floridians
The University of Florida has launched the Thompson Earth Systems Institute, an outreach-focused center that aims to advance public understanding…Read More
Best way to learn about island biology? Live on an island
Mud in your shoes and a squirming turtle in hand may not sound like a typical college class, but for…Read More
Teachers receive fossils, create lesson plans at museum workshop
Florida Museum of Natural History researchers and amateur paleontologists teamed up to give K-12 teachers a crash course that came…Read More
‘Tree of Life’ events celebrate Earth’s biodiversity with digital art
University of Florida scientists have teamed up with acclaimed artists to create two multimedia art pieces about the connections between…Read More
World’s biggest shark goes to school, thanks to 3-D printing
University of Florida researchers are taking down the Plexiglas walls between museum collections and K-12 classrooms with an educational program…Read More
David Steadman invites the Internet to ask him anything
David Steadman, our scientist-of-many-trades and curator of ornithology, recently hosted an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit.com. For non-Redditors, an…Read More
Florida Frog Calls
Standing outside at night anywhere in rural Florida means you’re likely hearing frogs calling. Some species are comfortable in urban…Read More