Experimental Musings

Hey there, science lovers! Lexie Barrell here. I love helping Museum guests learn all about the world around them, especially when it comes to plants and animals! And phenology is a great place to start!

Last week we shared a list of recommendations for STEM-filled movies, podcasts, books and shows our staff suggested enjoying during this stay-home period. There were so many great suggestions that we split the ideas into two parts. Here's another round of entertaining, educational and inspiring content to distract your mind and fill some quarantine time.

Due to the global pandemic, human activity around the globe is vastly reduced. The lack of regular human activity is now noticeable in the air, on land, and in our waterways.

Scientists have been watching Earth’s wildfires for some time now and are now seeing how climate change factors into these devastating natural disasters.

On Christmas morning millions of people gather around a tree. So this holiday season we thought we’d spread some joyous love for the decorative centerpiece itself. Why is your Christmas tree so important? And what should you do with it once you're done with the holidays?