News articles tagged with 'museum'
DNA uncovers 1 of the world's rarest birds
— 25 Nov 2010 18:00 | BiologyA team of Australian researchers involving DNA experts from the University of Adelaide has identified a new, critically endangered species of ground parrot in Western Australia…
More than 200 new snails of the same genus described in a single study
— 19 Oct 2010 13:27 | BiologyTwo world experts in micro molluscs, Anselmo Penas and Emilio Rolan, have made an unprecedented description in a scientific publication of a combined total of 209 snail species. Commissioned…
Ecologists find new clues on climate change in 150-year-old pressed plants
— 22 Sep 2010 11:25 | BiologyPlants picked up to 150 years ago by Victorian collectors and held by the million in herbarium collections across the world could become a powerful - and much needed - new source of…
Count your chickens, urge researchers working to protect birds
— 2 Jun 2010 16:00 | BiologyPeople could help to prevent species of birds from becoming extinct by recording sightings of all kinds of birds online, including common species, according to a new study published…
'Citizen scientists' can aid biodiversity research
— 2 Jun 2010 15:48 | BiologyGetting a true picture of biodiversity changes in the future may depend on scientists gaining access to the records of 'citizen scientists' around the world, according to a paper published…
Three new monitor lizards from the Philippines identified
— 17 May 2010 14:42 | Biology'After the spectacular discovery of several new monitor lizards from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi three years ago, our results now illustrate that the diversity of water monitor…
'The mushrooms - familiar or dangerous' - a new showcase in the exhibitions of the NMNHS
— 2 May 2010 12:12 | BiologyA new showcase, 'The mushrooms - familiar or dangerous,' can be seen in the exhibitions on the fourth floor at the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia. Briefly presented is kingdom…
New showcase in the Amphibians and Reptiles Hall at the NMNHS
— 1 May 2010 12:12 | BiologyA new showcase in the Amphibians and Reptiles Hall at the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia presents the most interesting poisonous snakes, as well as the most toxic frogs in…
Museums increasingly turn to scientists to preserve treasures
— 22 Oct 2009 07:55 | ChemistryMuseums are increasingly seeking help from chemists in an effort to understand and preserve the artistic and cultural heritage of the treasures in their collections. That's the topic…
Minister Daniel Valchev and Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha on a visit to the NMNHS
— 3 May 2009 20:34 | BiologyOn 29 April 2009 NMSII Leader Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Vice-Premier and Minister of Education and Science Daniel Valchev visited the National Museum of Natural History at the Bulgarian…