The Beginnings of Butterflies A sweeping new study by over 80 scientists including NHM researcher Vijay Barve identifies that butterflies originated in North or Central America 100 million years ago.
Emerald Roaches With Austin Baker Austin Baker, Ph.D. and a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Entomology Department explains what sets these critters apart and the natural history of the emerald roach (Pseudoglomeris magnifica).
Bugs For Life NHM researchers’ ambitious plan to barcode every insect species in CA—before it’s too late
Snails, Camera, Action! SnailBlitz slimes forward until March 31. For the first time, the public will vote on the winning images from April 1–7!
Small Wonders NHM’s new Scanning Electron Microscope Lab connects guests with big science and tiny specimens.
Big Bee Bonanza Help digitize NHM's bee collections and keep bees buzzing with this crowd-sourced community science project