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A museum is only as special as the treasures it watches over. For the Houston Museum of Natural Science, that’s more than 2.5 million objects. Each of these amazing items...
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A museum is only as special as the treasures it watches over. For the Houston Museum of Natural Science, that’s more than 2.5 million objects. Each of these amazing items -- from hulking dinosaur mummies to delicate butterfly wings and intricately carved seashells -- has a story. Join curators and experts as they share where these objects came from and what happens once they get to HMNS.
Got an object you’d like to learn more about? How about a science question you’ve been dying to ask? Let us know at podcasts@hmns.org.
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Got an object you’d like to learn more about? How about a science question you’ve been dying to ask? Let us know at podcasts@hmns.org.
1 NOV 2024 · Is it scientifically feasible to hypothesize about the behaviors and habits of extinct animals based on the behaviors of modern animals? I sit down with our Paleontology Lab Manager, Collin Diggins (and special guest) to discuss just that!
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Interesting article on Triceratops' feet https://www.heathercaprette.info/ac753_SP03/week_two_p1.html
15 OCT 2024 · Thousands, millions, or even billions of years...scientists throw out some mind-boggling numbers when it comes to the ages of, well, everything. So, how exactly do they arrive at such seemingly difficult...dare I say "unbelievable"...estimates?
Email: Podcasts@hmns.org
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1 OCT 2024 · Plasma Balls! We've all played with them. A lot of us have them somewhere in our home. But who invented them? When were they invented? And how do they work?
Email: Podcasts@hmns.org
HMNS Sugar Land
https://sugarland.hmns.org/
HMNS Hermann Park
https://www.hmns.org/
3 SEP 2024 · Dinosaur fossil hunting in the wild west Badlands of Wyoming, USA. Come along as we bask in the enormity of an infinitely breathtaking landscape...and bring our nose down to the very dirt in the nursery of eons. From the triumph of discovery, to the poignance of humanity... come experience what is truly in our bones. https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBPd281bS1FSERGRXZtZk0xbkllTVFHdFhSZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttSlVHallOXzJiVHJ0ZU1uZlFfMmVIMGI2SnBzYzR2T1lQSzA4TXFHVzV0c2JNTkZMbDJWbHZUT0Q1d2FpZVhzQWk4bmJORnFmRWROR19mRU9xREQ0aWJEUHAxeExaQTRPSC13SUpXY2JxQ0hxcF9MMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hmns.org%2F&v=IIsF0CCpVE8
Enjoy the video version here https://youtu.be/IIsF0CCpVE8?si=ElqW1nyMBQs47_xd
Email: Podcasts@hmns.org
20 AUG 2024 · Conus bandanus is the exact species of cone snail that nearly killed Tina. Commonly referred to as the Banded Marble Cone.
Here's Tina's near-death encounter with the deadly cone snail...and of course more fascinating marine biology convo! https://www.hmns.org/
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29 JUL 2024 · Yes, a Stegosaurus' tail spikes are actually called the "Thagomizer", and here's the actual who-what-when-where...and most importantly...WHY! :D
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Also subscribe to our flagship podcsst, HMNS Beyond Bones, on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Triceratops feather/quill video mentioned
https://youtu.be/kEmnVd0KHx0
12 JUL 2024 · Sit back, relax, and enjoy a conversation sure to shatter your expectations on glass collecting.
Event Chair and Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC), Ferdinand Meyer V, joins host Johnny Hemberger in an absolutely spellbinding conversation about glass collecting and the American Antique Glass Masterpieces.
On radiant display during FOHBC 2024, the Houston National Antique Bottle and Glass Expo takes place at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the neighboring Hotel ZaZa; an experience sure to be remembered for generations.
The glittering events and exhibition take place from August 1st-4th, 2024.
FOHBC.org
https://www.fohbc.org/
Convention and Expo Information
https://www.fohbc.org/2024/02/2024-houston-national-antique-bottle-glass-convention-expo/
Ferdinand Meyer V's Website, Peachridge Glass
https://www.peachridgeglass.com/
28 JUN 2024 · T. Rex is arguably the most iconic dinosaur ambassador in pop culture, but there are some things that most people might not know! Let's sniff out the truth....
Check out "T.REX" on the giant screen! https://www.hmns.org/films/t-rex/
21 JUN 2024 · Hulking in our Morian Hall of Paleontology, Wyrex is one of the most unique Tyrannosaurs Rexes ever unearthed. His feet are more complete than any other specimen to date. He has the remnant of a third finger digit, something that's only been found once before. We even have pieces of his skin! But it's his tail — or rather, what's missing from it — that holds the greatest mystery.
2 MAY 2024 · A dual-brood Cicada emergence is rare, but how rare? And are we in apacolyptic danger?
https://www.hmns.org/
HMNS Beyond Bones Podcast links:
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/4XuipbRMTrJu9WH9Y8m6Ya?si=5ca77b33a47f48c4
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-bones/id1612897615
A museum is only as special as the treasures it watches over. For the Houston Museum of Natural Science, that’s more than 2.5 million objects. Each of these amazing items...
show more
A museum is only as special as the treasures it watches over. For the Houston Museum of Natural Science, that’s more than 2.5 million objects. Each of these amazing items -- from hulking dinosaur mummies to delicate butterfly wings and intricately carved seashells -- has a story. Join curators and experts as they share where these objects came from and what happens once they get to HMNS.
Got an object you’d like to learn more about? How about a science question you’ve been dying to ask? Let us know at podcasts@hmns.org.
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Got an object you’d like to learn more about? How about a science question you’ve been dying to ask? Let us know at podcasts@hmns.org.
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Author | Houston Museum Natural Science |
Organization | Houston Museum of Natural Science |
Categories | Science , Education , Society & Culture |
Website | www.hmns.org |
podcasts@hmns.org |
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