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Tracking elusive lizards in Sri Lanka

May 8, 2019

Researcher Shanelle Wikramanayake travels to Sri Lanka each summer to collect DNA samples from an endemic and elusive rough-nosed horned lizard.

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Pursuing a passion at the Burke

May 6, 2019

As aspiring paleontologists, these young T. rex fans have found inspiration and unforgettable experiences at the Burke.

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Bats evolved diverse skull shapes due to echolocation, diet

May 2, 2019

A new study shows two major forces have shaped bat skulls over their evolutionary history: echolocation and diet. 

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Flowering plants, new teeth, and no dinosaurs―Oh my!

April 30, 2019

New study sheds light on the rise of mammals.

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Is field-based plant ID using DNA barcoding coming to a smarphone near you?

April 22, 2019

Scientists have developed a portable, handheld real-time DNA sequencer for use in the field.

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Keeping cool: Genetic Resources Collection makes its move

April 4, 2019

The invaluable frozen tissue collection was packed with dry ice and carefully moved into the New Burke.

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Completing the move to the New Burke

March 11, 2019

Washington state's first dinosaur fossil is the last object to move from the former Burke Museum and into the New Burke.

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It's a small, small world

March 4, 2019

A fun “small-world” moment recently happened while packing the fossil preparation lab to move to the new building.

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Fossil plants show emergence of Pacific Northwest's temperate forests

February 14, 2019

The iconic evergreen forests of the Pacific Northwest haven't always been here.

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Amphibians & Reptiles of Washington

Explore the diversity of the fascinating amphibians and reptiles found in Washington state.

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Spider Myths

Spider expert Rod Crawford tackles the most common myths he hears in an attempt to set the record straight about spiders.

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Pocket Bats

Download and print Pocket Bat cards and you can have a variety of 3D augmented reality bat skulls right in your pocket.

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