Harvard Museum of Natural History Courses

Sweaty Shrubs: Plant Adaptations for Salt Management

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Explore plant adaptations to salt stress, from deserts to coastlines, and discover a unique shrub that sweats salt. Learn how interdisciplinary science uncovers these botanical secrets.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Uncovering Earth's Ancient Mysteries - Exploring Geological Evidence of Giant Asteroid Impacts

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Uncover Earth's ancient history through geological evidence of asteroid impacts, exploring their effects on the planet's surface and the origins of life.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

India: An Amphibian Hotspot

Explore India's rich amphibian biodiversity, conservation challenges, and scientific discoveries with renowned biologist S. D. Biju. Gain insights into three decades of frog research and its global impact.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Maternal Imprint: Evolution of Heredity and Maternal-Fetal Effects

Explore the evolution of ideas about maternal influence on offspring development, from genetic determinism to modern research on maternal-fetal effects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reading Genetic Tea Leaves: Predicting Traits and Adaptations from Genetic Data

Explore genetic diversity's role in predicting traits and adaptations. Understand the challenges of separating genetic and environmental factors in population genetics and climate change research.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Useful Objects: Nineteenth-Century Museums and American Culture

Explore the evolution of American museums, their cultural impact, and ongoing debates through a historical lens with author Reed Gochberg and HMSC Director Brenda Tindal.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Becoming Invisible in the Ocean: The Story of a Hawaiian Squid

Explore the symbiotic relationship between Hawaiian bobtail squid and bioluminescent bacteria, revealing insights into animal-microbe interactions and evolutionary adaptations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Soil to Foil: Aluminum and the Quest for Industrial Sustainability

Explore aluminum's pivotal role in scientific inquiry, technological innovation, and sustainability. Uncover its impact on resource stewardship and environmental challenges through expert insights.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

In Search of Thoreau's Flowers - Art, Science, and Climate Change

Explore the intersection of art and science in understanding climate change's impact on biodiversity through Thoreau's plant specimens and innovative digital art techniques.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

After School Animal Encounters - Movement in Nature

Explore animal locomotion with museum experts, discovering how creatures move with various numbers of legs through interactive discussions and live demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Restoring Ecosystems in a Time of Ongoing Global Change

Explore ecosystem recovery after human disturbance, examining traditional assessment methods and their limitations. Learn about comprehensive approaches to enhance restoration strategies and environmental policies.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Anthotypes: Harnessing the Power of the Sun - Antotipos: Aprovechando el Poder del Sol

Aprende a crear imágenes fotográficas únicas utilizando pigmentos naturales de plantas y la luz solar en esta fascinante técnica de antotipos.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tiny Tardigrades: Discovering the Indestructible Waterbears

Explore the fascinating world of tardigrades, learn where to find them, how to collect and identify these resilient creatures, and potentially discover new species.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reach for the Sky: How Trees Grow Towards Light

Explore tree growth mechanisms, including the "tree muscle" and light-seeking behavior, through greenhouse experiments and scientific insights.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Find an Exoplanet

Explore exoplanet discovery methods, characterization techniques, and the search for alien life in this galactic journey through modern astronomy.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video