3 APR 2024 · Before Apollo 11 landed on the moon and changed the course of history, the U.S. and Soviet Union battled for control of space in a Cold War clash that rocked the globe. A remnant of this struggle, Mercury-Atlas capsule #6, on permeant display in our Hall of Astronomy, still captures the gravity of that race to the stars in every scratch and dent scattered across its hull. What exactly did it take to send America’s first astronauts into orbit? A barrel-worth of flying monkeys, a few melting missiles, and all the brainpower of an oft-forgotten engineer in Houston. Questions? Comments? Show ideas? Email podcasts@hmns.org.

26 MAR 2024 · Welcome to the new and improved Beyond Bones podcast, with your hosts Emma Schkloven and Johnny Hemberger. Each episode, we’ll take you behind the scenes to explore a different object from the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s permanent collection. From ancient civilizations to prehistoric creatures and scientific discoveries, there’s so much beyond bones in our halls. Questions? Comments? Show ideas? Email podcasts@hmns.org Learn more about HMNS at: https://www.hmns.org/

6 FEB 2024 · Step into the past and unravel the extraordinary legacy of H.P. Attwater, a visionary figure whose passion for understanding our natural world laid the groundwork for HMNS. As a tribute to H.P.’s pioneering spirit, HMNS has reimagined its Annual Fund donor group as the H.P. Attwater Society. Dare to join? Click the link below to become a donor. https://membership.hmns.org/Dp4CO0

30 JUL 2022 · Questions arise on our last day at the dig. We ponder with the experts about the ramifications of T Rex's hotly debated speed. Also, Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Mammoths, and more. https://www.youtube.com/user/naturalscience1 https://twitter.com/hmns https://www.facebook.com/HoustonMuseumOfNaturalScience https://www.hmns.org/ https://www.bhigr.com/

28 JUL 2022 · Each day brings new discoveries...and sometimes the sounds of distant gunshots.

27 JUL 2022 · Iffy weather put a pin in digging, but the group had a wonderful time exploring the Vore Buffalo Drop and the iconic wild west town of Deadwood, SD. https://www.facebook.com/HoustonMuseumOfNaturalScience https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClurIMWyJ6VTL5II6yMLYBw https://twitter.com/hmns https://www.deadwood.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vore_Buffalo_Jump

26 JUL 2022 · Devil's Tower will leave the most eloquent among us completely speechless. Devil's Tower https://www.nps.gov/deto/index.htm HMNS Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HoustonMuseumOfNaturalScience HMNS Twitter https://twitter.com/hmns HMNS YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClurIMWyJ6VTL5II6yMLYBw

25 JUL 2022 · Forgive me as I fanboy over Chuck Leah for the first couple minutes...but wow! Today we found some big bones and an amazing example of a large Allosaurus tooth. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClurIMWyJ6VTL5II6yMLYBw Twitter https://twitter.com/hmns Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HoustonMuseumOfNaturalScience Chuck's music https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hw6mu6ZOrnSLNaNFTTKuf?si=Rw0PEzkAQwKfScr9-1mDGA

24 JUL 2022 · While we are finding even MORE bones on day 2 of the dig, including some BIG bones, it is important to discuss the reality that can occur between discoveries. We ask the group about their favorite dinosaurs, then we hear some discussion about...Godzilla? https://www.bhigr.com/museum/ https://www.hmns.org/

23 JUL 2022 · It's day 2 of HMNS Dino Dig 2022 and our first day officially digging for bones! You won't believe the discoveries we've made and the experiences we've shared. https://www.bhigr.com/museum/ https://www.hmns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-Dino-Dig-FINAL-020222.pdf