First published July 30, 2020, by Carnegie Museum of Natural History. When people think of scientists doing research, they tend to think of a laboratory …

First published November 14, 2018 by Carnegie Museum of  Natural History. When Shakespeare wrote “Now is the winter of our discontent,” he certainly was not referring to …

First published August 21, 2019 by Carnegie Museum of Natural History  Common Lasius ants tend aphids that live underground feeding on plant roots. They protect the herd of …

First published August 21, 2019, by Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Thanks to NY Conservationist for allowing use of bird feeder photo /It is rewarding …

First published July 17, 2018, by Carnegie Museum of Natural History. No one thinks of deserts in Pennsylvania, but we have one habitat that includes many plants …

First published September 26, 2018 by Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Aphids are usually small wingless insects that suck sap from plants, usually specializing on one kind …

First published December 8, 2020, by Carnegie Museum of  Natural History. With winter approaching, visitors to Powdermill Nature Reserve can anticipate seeing the tracks in …

There is something peaceful and soothing about a lush fern glade. The soft texture of the fronds contrasts with the trunks of the trees. The …

This essay was written because most people do not think about nature much in the winter. First published by Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 2019.  …