Becoming a scientist: Following my passion
April 28, 2021
By Dr. Julie Horvath, Head of the Genomics & Microbiology Research Lab and jointly appointed at North Carolina Central University Lesson 1: Find your passion! Hold up your right hand with your palm facing toward you. Now touch the middle of your palm. This is where I grew up in Michigan – right in the… Read More >
Join the City Nature Challenge, April 30-May 3, 2021!
April 22, 2021
If you walked out your door right now, how many species do you think you could observe? 5? 10? 20? It’s likely far more than you’d expect — and we have a great opportunity that can help you find out! The City Nature Challenge is an international, biodiversity-focused citizen science event that runs April 30… Read More >
Nature Now! Acorns: This is just nutty
April 20, 2021
A White Oak sapling and sprouting acorn. Photo: Dr. Bronwyn Williams. Contributed by Naturalist Center intern Sam Coley Imagine you’re an acorn that just dropped from the branch of a huge White Oak tree (Quercus alba). Your first question might be, “What am I? What even is an acorn?” If you’re having an existential crisis… Read More >
New paper predicts COVID-19 risk in lemurs and lorises
Coquerel’s sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) is the lemur made famous by the kids’ show Zoboomafoo. A new study predicts that members of the genus Propithecus may be at high risk of contracting COVID-19. Note that these are representative photos of animals at increased risk of COVID-19. The Duke Lemur Center has not had any known cases… Read More >
Celebrate Earth Day with the Museum on April 22
April 19, 2021
Get ready for Earth Day with Museum DIY activities and special programs on Thursday, April 22, 2021! Earth Day DIY Activities Make Your Own Rain Barrel Make your own rain barrel to water your garden with instead of using well water or your city water supply.* Learn how to make your own rain barrel *This… Read More >