Beyond Bones

Houston Museum of Natural Science

A museum is only as special as the treasures it watches over. For the Houston Museum of Natural Science, that’s more than 2.5 million objects. Each of these ama...

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Quantum Computing: A Qubit Crash Course
While Ai is the current hype, even thinking about Quantum Computing can seem daunting, if not ominous...honestly. So here is a crash course in qubits to hopefully help ease us into an initial pursuit of understanding.Deeper dive into Quantum Computers: https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/quantum-computingEmail us! [email protected] Episode: https://youtu.be/uWWFlbDl6BE?si=mfnSB580vY7HzDZu
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Dinosaur Conspiracies & Misconceptions with James Washington
Who is allowed to dig for fossils? What do you do with fossils that are found? Why don't I find fossils in my yard? Are fossils a hoax? Are fossils radioactive?James Washington and "Mental Curator" Johnny Hemberger discuss some interesting dinosaur conspiracies and clear up some common misconceptions about fossils, dinosaurs, and more in this latest episode of the "HMNS Beyond Bones Podcast."[email protected]
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Killer Asteroids & Planetary Ponderings
HMNS Curator of Astronomy, Dr. Carolyn Sumners joins "Mental Curator" Johnny Hemberger to discuss the likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032, the upcoming lunar eclipse, the "planetary parade", our MA2 Mercury Capsule, and much more!Show Notes:1) Brumation definition: "a state or condition of sluggishness, inactivity, or torpor exhibited by reptiles (such as snakes or lizards) during winter or extended periods of low temperature."2) India has a population over 1.4 billion.3) M87 Video https://youtu.be/8Iw4iYR28Mg?si=cNawxEn4H0GXwkeoTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:11 Asteroid 2024 YR4, Comets, Extinction, Etc.12:43 Planetary Alignment ("Parade")13:34 Lunar Eclipse, Astrophotography, Etc.19:55 MA2 Mercury Capsule, Planetarium, Solar System Formation, Etc.28:18 Black Holes, Light Pollution, Etc.Email: [email protected]#science #astronomy #physics
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Rhodochrosite and the "Alma Queen", The "best mineral specimen in the world"
Rhodochrosite is one of the most breathtaking minerals on Earth, and among connoisseurs, the "Alma Queen" is the most heart-stopping example of ANY mineral specimen yet known to human kind. Let's learn more about rhodochrosite, and the history of the "Alma Queen" proudly displayed in our collection at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.Video Version: https://youtu.be/ATo93ojm-zYEmail: [email protected]
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Fossil Preparation, "From the Grave to the Cradle"
In this episode of the HMNS Beyond Bones Podcast, we discuss and show you how a fossil comes out of the actual dirt to be prepared and displayed in such a breathtaking manor.Video versionhttps://youtu.be/hm8wk950Exs0:00 Intro0:32 Fossil Gar Prep7:12 Skin & Feathers, Frigate Bird14:10 Fossil prep in the field19:28 Race against time25:36 Fossilization is rare
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A museum is only as special as the treasures it watches over. For the Houston Museum of Natural Science, that’s more than 2.5 million objects. Each of these amazing items -- from hulking dinosaur mummies to delicate butterfly wings and intricately carved seashells -- has a story. Join curators and experts as they share where these objects came from and what happens once they get to HMNS. Got an object you’d like to learn more about? How about a science question you’ve been dying to ask? Let us know at [email protected].

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