Aside from entomologists, there aren’t many people who would say that they love spiders. In fact, around of 30% of the US population have some form of arachnophobia, an extreme fear of spiders. Fortunately, spiders pose little threat to humans. Most people will never have a medically significant spider bite, and there are many ways that spiders are helpful to us instead. In the future, spiders may become even more important to humanity… with the help of science.

Are white tigers a separate species of tiger, or just a color variant? The truth is more complex than many are aware of, and has great implications for conservation.

Cleared and stained specimens are strikingly beautiful, with colorful bones and cartilage showing through transparent flesh. The process used to make these specimens was first developed in 1927, and continues to be used by comparative anatomists, vertebrate embryologists, and anyone else with an interest in skeletal form or development. Many cleared and stained specimens are on display in our most recent science exhibition, Under the Skin.

Are you making a New Year’s resolution this year? If so, you aren’t alone. Approximately 40% of people make New Year’s resolutions each year. However, by the end of a year, only 10 - 20% of people are continuing towards their goals. Why do so many resolutions fail, and what can be done to make them more successful? Answers can be found in science.