/tags/denver-museum-of-nature-and-science Denver Museum of Nature and Science en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-26/this-tiny-scorpion-like-creature-is-only-found-in-caves-near-boulder-heres-how-a-family-discovered-it Earlier this year, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science announced the discovery of a tiny, scorpion-like species in a cave near Boulder. Today on In The NoCo, we hear from the man who identified it – and learn how he has discovered dozens of other cave-dwelling creatures. It’s part of In The NoCo’s year-end review of our favorite science stories. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-26/this-tiny-scorpion-like-creature-is-only-found-in-caves-near-boulder-heres-how-a-family-discovered-it In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-07-25/cave-crawl-leads-to-a-colorado-familys-discovery-of-a-tiny-new-scorpion-like-species The Denver Museum of Nature and Science recently announced the discovery of a new, tiny scorpion-like species in a cave near Boulder. On today's In The NoCo, we hear from the man who identified it, and learn why his family hobby has led to him discovering dozens of other cave-dwelling creatures. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-07-25/cave-crawl-leads-to-a-colorado-familys-discovery-of-a-tiny-new-scorpion-like-species In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /news/2023-03-29/a-triceratops-named-pops-comes-home-to-weld-county Moving a 69-million-year-old dinosaur skull requires patience, care, and — it turns out — a little superglue. Thankfully all three were on hand as fossil restorers returned the skull of Pops the Triceratops to its permanent home at the Weld County Administration Building on Tuesday. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:29:16 GMT /news/2023-03-29/a-triceratops-named-pops-comes-home-to-weld-county Rae Solomon /science/2021-10-13/its-national-fossil-day-so-heres-an-update-on-pops-weld-countys-official-dinosaur Wednesday is National Fossil Day. The National Park Service has recognized this annual fossil celebration since 2010. This year, parts of Northern Colorado are joining the party for the first time. They are inspired by Pops the triceratops, who has been the official fossil of Weld County since the mid-1980s. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:55:04 GMT /science/2021-10-13/its-national-fossil-day-so-heres-an-update-on-pops-weld-countys-official-dinosaur Rae Solomon /science/2021-02-08/old-bones-new-story-the-tale-of-a-dinosaur-named-pops For nearly 40 years, the Weld County Triceratops — affectionately known as “Pops” — has been stuck in an awkward spot for a fossil of its stature. A dinosaur for the people, Pops has been a very public figure, on display behind glass in various county buildings. Yet the most complete horned dinosaur skull ever found in Colorado had never been thoroughly examined by paleontologists, essentially lost to science. Thanks to a new agreement between Weld County leadership and researchers at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, that has now changed. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:46:42 GMT /science/2021-02-08/old-bones-new-story-the-tale-of-a-dinosaur-named-pops Rae Solomon /arts-life/2020-07-16/from-hollywood-to-denver-sacred-kenyan-carvings-return-home-after-12-year-effort For more than a decade, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science has been a leader in Colorado and the country in the repatriation of sacred objects as… Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:12:46 GMT /arts-life/2020-07-16/from-hollywood-to-denver-sacred-kenyan-carvings-return-home-after-12-year-effort Stacy Nick /arts-life/2020-06-24/new-dmns-exhibit-toys-with-the-concept-of-legos-as-art The exhibit “The Art of the Brick” has traveled to more than 20 countries, 100 cities and six continents, but LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya says he’s always… Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:48:19 GMT /arts-life/2020-06-24/new-dmns-exhibit-toys-with-the-concept-of-legos-as-art Stacy Nick /arts-life/2020-06-18/fewer-crowds-more-hand-sanitizer-colorado-museums-adjust-to-new-normal-as-they-reopen Three months after going dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic, museums in Colorado are beginning to reopen their doors. But like everyone, they're adjusting… Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:32:07 GMT /arts-life/2020-06-18/fewer-crowds-more-hand-sanitizer-colorado-museums-adjust-to-new-normal-as-they-reopen Stacy Nick /arts-life/2020-04-23/as-doors-to-the-arts-stay-closed-colorado-museums-swing-virtual-windows-wide-open Art is often something people turn to in times of distress but right now, every expression — whether it's movie theaters, concert venues or museums — is… Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:55:30 GMT /arts-life/2020-04-23/as-doors-to-the-arts-stay-closed-colorado-museums-swing-virtual-windows-wide-open Stacy Nick /arts-life/2019-05-29/denver-museum-still-working-to-dig-up-details-on-dinosaur Triceratops? Torosaurus? The Denver Museum of Nature and Science isn’t saying for sure what their latest find is yet — except that it’s exciting.The two… Wed, 29 May 2019 23:21:59 GMT /arts-life/2019-05-29/denver-museum-still-working-to-dig-up-details-on-dinosaur Stacy Nick