Florida Museum of Natural History

Life

The Tale of Two Skates: How a Genetic Twist Solved a Century-Old Mystery

For nearly a century, scientists have been puzzled by the thorny skates of the North Atlantic.

Mar 18, 2025

Life

Ancient 'Alien Plant' Shatters Beliefs About Earth's Botanical History

A mysterious fossil plant discovered in Utah has upended botanists' understanding of ancient plant diversity, revealing the existence of an entirely extinct plant family from 47 million years ago.

Dec 20, 2024

Technology

Unlocking Nature's Treasures: 3D Digital Library Revolutionizes Museum Collections

The completion of the openVertebrate (oVert) project has ushered in a new era of scientific discovery and accessibility for natural history museums.

Mar 6, 2024