Winners of 2017 Austin and Bullen Awards announced
The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced the winners of the 2017 Austin Award and Bullen Award, given for…
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Ominous new interpretation of Aztec sun stone
A new study on one of the most important remaining artifacts from the Aztec Empire, a 24-ton basalt calendar stone,…
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Ominosa interpretación de la piedra del calendario Azteca
Un nuevo estudio de una de los más importantes artefactos restantes del imperio azteca, una piedra calendario de 24 toneladas,…
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Extinct tortoise yields oldest tropical DNA
An extinct tortoise species that accidentally tumbled into a water-filled limestone sinkhole in the Bahamas about 1,000 years ago has…
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Researchers rename three state kingsnakes as separate species
Florida Museum of Natural History scientists have reclassified three types of kingsnakes found in the state, elevating them to species…
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New book reveals untold history of pre-colonial Caribbean islands
A new book co-authored by a Florida Museum researcher examines the rich and distinct histories of the Caribbean islands before…
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Two new fungi phyla considered ‘discovery of a lifetime’
Walking along the shore of Lake Alice on the University of Florida campus, one may easily notice a variety of…
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Florida fishes book features live photos
Freshwater fishes in Florida are getting a close-up 60 years in the making. Florida Museum of Natural History ichthyologists have…
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On the defense
Harmful plants have evolved to protect themselves from predators It’s one of society’s hotly debated questions: ketchup or mustard? For…
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Worker bees behind the scenes
As a vegan and animal lover, lab technician Samantha Epstein had always envisioned a future working with wildlife. “I definitely…
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