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A new species of bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus phnomchiensis) has been described from Cambodia’s Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary by Wild Earth Allies Biologist Thy Neang in collaboration with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Herpetologist Bryan Stuart. Photo: Thy Neang. Click photo to enlarge. A new species of bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus phnomchiensis) has been described from… Read More >

Looking for something to keep your brain active and engaged? We’re here to help with Science at Home! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be providing you with fun science experiments you can conduct using commonly found items. You can also visit us at the Museum’s Science at Home page for additional resources. Find a… Read More >

Many of us have spent a lot more time at home than usual lately, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop learning, enjoying nature, or contributing to science! To get outside for some fresh air and nature (with an appropriate social distance, of course!), we are launching a new series of videos and live… Read More >

Are you looking for something to do to keep your brain active and engaged? We’re here to help with Science at Home! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be providing you with fun science experiments you can conduct using commonly found items. You can also visit us at the Museum’s Science at Home page for… Read More >

Spiral structure is seen in a variety of natural objects, ranging from plants and animals to tropical cyclones and galaxies. Now researchers at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences have developed a technique to accurately measure the winding arms of spiral galaxies that is so easy, virtually anyone can participate. This new and simple… Read More >