Hurricanes are some of the most destructive natural events in the world, and they're getting worse. 1,111 people have died so far in 2016, making it the deadliest hurricane year since 2005. Given the devastation of Hurricane Matthew, this number will only climb.
Read MoreYour cat is smarter than you think.
A lot of research has gone into dog cognition. Dogs can learn hundreds of items by name, respond to human body language, and imagine what other animals or humans are thinking. Cats are tougher nuts to crack. They often become nervous or shy in lab environments, leading them to be famously uncooperative in behavior and intelligence experiments. Research on cat cognition has been slow in progress, but the information that has come out shows that our furry little companions are far more complicated than many give them credit for.
Read MoreThough our technology grows more and more advanced, it still has a hard time measuring up to evolution. Not even the most skilled robots can respond to dynamic situations with the ease that the simplest of lifeforms can. Miniaturization provides even more complications for robotics. That’s why, if you want a small and adaptive robot, it may be easier to stand on the shoulders of nature. Scientists have been doing just that: Transforming insects into remote-controlled cyborgs.
Read MoreIt’d be hard to miss the Bruce Museum’s resident dinosaurs. They stand overlooking our main entrance and have welcomed visitors for the last fifteen years. Today, I’m going to tell you a little about the history of these majestic beasts, both at the museum and 70 million years ago when they still roamed the floodplains of North America.
Read MoreInterns are a very important part of the Bruce Museum and we've been lucky to have some great interns working with us in the science department. Today we'd like to introduce you to Kaitlyn Standfest, who took us on a journey back through Bruce Museum history with her restoration of antique glass negatives.
Read MoreTiger sharks are one of the most famous- or perhaps infamous- shark species. Aside from their ferocity, what most people know about tiger sharks is that they are "garbage cans of the sea" and will eat anything. While this is a bit of an exaggeration, there is some truth to this nickname!
Read MoreWe've been lucky enough to have some great intern talent here at the Bruce this summer. Come meet one of our science interns, and take a look at what she was working on!
Read MoreIn the Triassic Period, Connecticut was home to all sorts of giant reptiles. Now, one of those reptiles is making the Bruce Museum its home. It will be the star of our upcoming exhibit: Last Days of Pangaea. But first? We have to put it together!
Read MoreStories about animals and artifacts by scientists at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT
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