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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Summer camps aren’t just for kids! The Florida Museum of Natural History will be hosting “Family Discovery Campsâ€� this July, immersive science activities that explore the natural world. Each Saturday from July 10 to July 31, the Florida Museum and the University of Flori
have activities and materials for the whole family, with scientists and experts on hand

The FLAS collection was initially organized under two curatorial styles. The modern collection was kept in envelope-type packets, placed vertically and organized in archival trays. Another part of the collection, encompassing most of the historical collections that date back to the 1800s (Severin Ra
This step was time demanding because in the old collection hand written labels are

Despite the fact that the Pineland site is situated well south of the natural geologic range of stone suitable for making tools and other implements, shell tools were not the only items of this sort recovered during recent field- work at Surf Clam Ridge. During 2003-2004 excavations in Pineland
This same hearth layer produced a hand-sized water-worn cobble of quartzite, possibly

Comedian Adam Conover believed the world would be better off without mosquitoes – until entomologist Akito Kawahara joined his “Factually!” podcast. Kawahara, associate curator at the Florida Museum’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, explained that mosquitoes are a vital source of
Here are three simple ways to lend insects a hand.

The Importance of Patchwork and Dolls Seminole and Miccosukee people design their dolls to represent special characteristics of their culture by dressing them in traditional clothing. These traditional garments are created with the use of patchwork. Taweekaache (tah-wee-GAH-chee), which means “
The introduction of hand-cranked sewing machines during the late 19th century allowed

UF archaeologist uses Chicxulub ‘dinosaur crater’ rocks, prehistoric teeth to track ancient humans Where’s the best place to start when retracing the life of a person who lived 4,000 years ago? Turns out, it’s simple—you start at the beginning. Using a method known for helping forensic scien
Bones, on the other hand, change every few years.

As a long time runner and a logistics lover, being the race director for the museum’s 5K is one of my favorite job duties. The planning for the 4th annual race started last April, registration opened in July, medals were ordered, shirts and posters were designed, partnerships were formed, we sold ou
Our race is known for amazing medals, sweet shirts, awesome prizes and incredible hand-designed

The recent launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket marked several historic milestones. The 21-year-old crew member Karsen Kitchen set a record for the youngest woman to cross the Kármán line, the boundary 62 miles overhead that separates Earth’s atmosphere from everything beyond it. It was the fi
The oldest known primate, Teilhardina, could fit into the palm of a human hand.

At first glance, Garra surinbinnani looks like a stout, brown minnow with the face of a boxer who’s gone one too many rounds. But the deep gash in its forehead studded with blue spikes is a natural feature whose function remains a mystery. Discovered by Florida Museum of Natural History researche
Meanwhile Surin hung from the back with one hand as casually as though he were riding

A new National Science Foundation grant allows scientists to prepare vertebrate paleontology specimens at the Florida Museum of Natural History, which houses the nation’s third-largest collection of cataloged vertebrate fossils. The $455,000 three-year project includes preparing 2-million-year-ol
the specimens is dependent on communication with Waldrop to correctly interpret hand-written