Invasive Species
Sometimes bugs end up in places they don’t belong — invading ecosystems they’ve never been part of before. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate...
10 Jul 4min
Insect Apocalypse Now
The number of insects in the world is trending downward, leading some to label this the “insect apocalypse.” On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B....
3 Jul 5min
Nicole Parish's Favorite Bugs (and the One That Changed Her Mind)
Nicole Parish has a lot of favorite bugs, but that doesn’t mean she immediately loves every bug that crosses her path. On this episode of Bug Note, Parish joins host Daniel Potter to discuss her favor...
26 Jun 5min
A Fascination With Bugs and Bug Art, featuring Nicole Parish
Spotify DescriptionFor many people, insects are easy to overlook — or avoid altogether. But for Nicole Parish, they are a source of wonder, creativity, and connection. On this episode of Bug Note, Par...
19 Jun 5min
Fact or Fiction
In a world of viral videos and unverified claims, it's sometimes hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. Do people really swallow spiders in their sleep? Can a ladybug’s spots tell you their age...
12 Jun 5min
Bugs in Mythology and Cultural Traditions
Storytelling is part of human nature. We tell stories to make sense of the world, which means we often include narrative elements that reflect the animals and places around us. On this episode of Bug ...
5 Jun 4min
Why People and Museums Collect Bugs
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter talks about why people collect insects with Christy Bills, NHMU’s Invertebrate Collections ...
29 Mai 4min
Bugs and Citizen Science
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Science is furthered by passionate people, not just those holding university degrees. Citizen scientists play a vital role in the collectio...
22 Mai 4min
