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...

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 [email protected] Learn more about HMNS at: https://www.hmns.org/

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

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/

Each day brings new discoveries...and sometimes the sounds of distant gunshots.

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

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

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

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/

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

Join us as we recap each day of HMNS Dino Dig 2022. During day 1, the group explored the Black Hills Caverns in South Dakota, the Museum @ Black Hills Institute, as well as the Homestake Mine at the Sanford Underground Research Facility. https://www.hmns.org/education/adults/travel-program/dinodig/ https://www.bhigr.com/museum/ https://www.sanfordlab.org/ https://blackhillscaverns.com/

Lauren Davidson is the Butterfly Queen of HMNS! http://www.hmns.org/ SUPPORT HMNS: http://www.hmns.org/support-hmns/ Video https://youtu.be/BLIWe3ki3hk

Join us as we see and hear everything you need to know about the Galveston Bay and Galveston Bay Foundation. Did you know Galveston Bay starts getting its water from NORTH of DALLAS!? https://galvbay.org/ for much more info! VIDEO https://youtu.be/r2Gh3cd6nWo

Nicole Temple and Kelsey Friedemann tell us all about the cool stuff going on around HMNS in celebration of Earth Day...err MONTH! http://www.hmns.org/celebration-earth/ iNaturalist App: Apple https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inaturalist/id421397028 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.inaturalist.android&hl=en_US&gl=US Video https://youtu.be/18INhMfSB3o

John Norman spent the 80's leading a popular rock band (as you can hear), now he's the CEO of World Heritage Exhibitions, responsible for exhibits like Ramses, King Tut, the Titanic, and many more. He explains the all-but-miracle it takes to put us in the same room with these priceless relics! Video https://youtu.be/KalEgaH0aCY

Justin Stapleton sits in on the HMNS Beyond Bones Podcast to preview the 2022 Hurricane Season...and talk some music https://www.hmns.org/ VIDEO https://youtu.be/GTJ5bDfuP9g

(December 2021) You can visit the amazing model trains at HMNS until January 2nd :) https://www.hmns.org/ As promised, here is the story of the iconic "Be Someone" graffiti https://abc13.com/people-be-someone-viral-photo-houston/1360192/ Video https://youtu.be/NJBN03rTvXY

Tina Petway was stung by a deadly sea creature and survived to tell the tale! Now she helps us understand how we can protect the ocean. Video https://youtu.be/IOgfm9USFvI

Learn all about the wonderful work of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership in making our city one of the most beautiful in the world! https://buffalobayou.org/ http://hmns.org/ Video Version https://youtu.be/lD4GSyY_6so

November 2021. Becoming a member of HMNS could save the world...or at least provide a TON of perks in the meantime :) https://www.hmns.org/support-hmns/become-a-member/ Video Version https://youtu.be/ptIgEC8va6g

Learn how easy it is to start curbside composting with Happy Earth Compost! https://happyearthcompost.com/ HMNS https://www.hmns.org/

Building Manager, Alex, joins Craig and Kat to talk about HMNS rumors, tips, tricks, and some fascinating behind the scenes info! https://www.hmns.org/

Today we're cruisin' with Houston BCycle, learning about just how awesome seeing our city from a new perspective can be! https://www.houstonbcycle.com/

Nobody celebrates Earth Month like the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Join Craig, Kat, and Kelsey as they discuss just SOME of how we are celebrating here at HMNS! https://www.hmns.org/celebration-earth/ iNaturlist https://www.inaturalist.org/ Museum Store https://museumstore.hmns.org/