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University of Nebraska paleontologist E.H. Barbour informally measures a gomphothere specimen. This photo will be part of the exhibition "Lost World of E.H. Barbour: Renaissance Man on the Plains," opening June 3 in Love Library South.

Photo exhibition on paleontologist Barbour opens June 3

May 25, 2016

UNL nonprofits participate in Give to Lincoln fundraiser

May 24, 2016

Mueller Planetarium at Morrill Hall, south of 14th and Vine streets, will host the Fulldome Festival May 28.

Mueller Planetarium to host Fulldome Festival May 28

May 18, 2016

The "National Geographic Photo Ark" by Joel Sartore, on display in Morrill Hall, includes this photo of a southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus).

Science Cafe programs to focus on animal conservation

May 16, 2016

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The May Sunday with a Scientist program will focus on the effects of cold and freezing temperatures on plants.

Sunday with a Scientist to focus on effects of climate on plants

May 10, 2016

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Visitors to Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park watch as a student paleontologist uncovers a fossil find in the 17,500-square-foot Hubbard Rhino Barn. (NU State Museum)

Ashfall to celebrate 25th year

April 28, 2016

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Young visitors learn more about 3D printing at a hands-on station during the 2015 Astronomy Day at Morrill Hall. The 2016 Astronomy Day will be celebrated from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 17 at Morrill Hall.

Morrill Hall to celebrate Astronomy Day April 17

April 6, 2016

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UNL's Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior will be featured during Sunday with a Scientist March 13 at Morrill Hall.

Sunday with a Scientist to focus on brain's inner workings

March 8, 2016

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A Morrill Hall volunteer explains various species found as part of a simulated fossil dig to a young visitor. The museum will host a variety of hands-on activities during Museum Day Live! on March 12.

Morrill Hall to offer free admission March 12

March 3, 2016

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SciPop talks to focus on cosmetics, parasites

February 23, 2016

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A brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus)

Exhibit to feature Sartore's National Geographic photos

February 23, 2016

(From left) Katherine O'Brien and Omera Matoo, postdoctoral researchers in biology at UNL; and Kristi Montooth, associate professor of biology at UNL, will lead visitors in activities to explore evolution during Sunday with a Scientist Feb. 21 at Morrill Hall.

Evolution takes flight at February Sunday with a Scientist

February 12, 2016

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