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Comparative evaluation of sealants for exhibition glass jars in wet natural history collections: application and protoc…
Effective sealing of glass jars used in natural history wet collections is critical for long-term specimen preservation. The selection of an appropriate sealant is a long-known ch…
A taxonomic, geographic and temporal assessment of Portuguese freshwater fishes in Portuguese ichthyological collections
Freshwater fish are amongst the most threatened species globally, a situation that is particularly acute in the Iberian Peninsula and Portugal. Natural History Collections (NHCs) …
Mobilizing bibliographic, natural history collections and citizen science data for addressing biodiversity biases: A ca…
Biodiversity data from African countries, including São Tomé & Príncipe, is often held outside the continent and remain difficult to access. Despite recent data mobilization effor…
DNA mini barcodes vs full-length barcodes of octocoral museum specimens: a case study of the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium …
Octocorals are noted for their high diversity, with the identification of species and sometimes even genera often difficult based solely on morphological characteristics. Thus, ma…
Online media as an application of natural history museum science
In this article I propose that there is an opportunity for media-based storytelling to be a more prominent application of basic research functions of natural history museums. I sh…
The state of herbarium specimen backlogs: Perspectives from bryophyte collections
An herbarium must have its specimens processed, identified and accessioned so that members of the botanical community can readily consult these materials. However, many herbaria s…
The entomologist Erich Schmidt (1890–1969), his premature dismissal from the Museum Koenig Bonn, and the Nazi plot agai…
Following a brief recap of the life of the entomologist Erich Schmidt (1890–1969), this paper examines his short tenure at Alexander Koenig’s Natural History Museum in Bonn. Using…
Specimen and species history of Mesitius ghilianii Spinola (Hymenoptera, Bethylidae)
The flat wasps subfamily Mesitiinae (Hymenoptera, Bethylidae) are rarely collected using standard entomological sampling methods, resulting in a marked scarcity of specimens in na…
Detecting community changes in response to management practices using bryophyte herbarium specimens collected in the so…
Aim: Monitoring plant communities in response to drivers of global change is essential for understanding ecosystem health and conservation over time. Natural history collections a…
From cabinets to collectomics: discovering females and primary larvae of Strepsiptera in a historical collection
Natural history collections house material from centuries of collecting efforts. In the Phyletisches Museum Jena (PMJ), ca. 1 Mio specimens are deposited, some of them dating back…
Evidence-based assessment of container suitability for alcohol-preserved natural history specimens
Specimens preserved in alcohol require ongoing monitoring to prevent deterioration, as the preservative is inherently unstable and susceptible to evaporation and concentration cha…
A low-cost, scalable solution for automated cutting of entomological labels
The digitization and labelling of historic and new specimens is a time-consuming, error-prone process as labels are still often hand-cut. To improve efficiency and consistency, we…
Assessing the prevalence of glass alteration in natural history collection specimen storage
Glass plays a large role in the storage and preservation of natural history collections, from the jars and vials used to preserve specimens in fluid to the glass microscope slides…
The accomplishment of centuries of science and medical school: The Museo Anatomico in Naples
The establishment of the Museo Anatomico was deeply rooted in centuries of scientific thought and medical education in Naples. Influenced by the legacy of Vesalius, Severino, and …
Ghosts and entanglements in one drawer of a natural history collection: The White-eyes (Aves, Passeriformes, Zosteropid…
World Museum holds the second largest bird collections in England. Despite the bird study skins being evacuated to North Wales at the outbreak of World War II, one drawer containi…
Open Scientific Collections Austria (OSCA)—from concept to workflows
The Open Scientific Collections Austria (OSCA) consortium consists of 14 museums, universities, and scientific institutions in Austria holding outstanding scientific collections. …
John Fordyce Peake (1933–2024) – with a retrospective assessment of his contributions to science and museum policy
In 1989, John Fordyce Peake (1933–2024) became the first Associate Director for Science at London’s world-famous Natural History Museum (NHMUK). Often considered controversial, Pe…
Comparing ethanol rehydration techniques: effects on spider morphology and DNA integrity
Ethanol curation plays a crucial role in preserving museum specimens, especially soft-bodied arthropods. Dehydration happens as a result of less than ideal storage and preservatio…
A taxonomic, geographic, and temporal assessment of local birds in Portuguese ornithological collections
Since the birth of modern science, natural history collections (NHCs) have constituted the world’s largest repositories of long-term biodiversity data, making them essential to mo…
Changes in morphology over time due to denaturing agents in an ethanol and camphor solution
The ethanol collections of the Africamuseum require an approved denaturing agent, that can be used to top-up containers in which, historically, camphor-denatured ethanol has been …
Promoting native bee conservation through outreach: the Auburn University Native Bee Lab outreach collection
Here we provide a comprehensive description of the Auburn University Native Bee Lab’s outreach collection and its role in the lab’s broader outreach program. We outline the missio…
Freshwater mussel (Bivalvia, Palaeoheterodonta) larvae in natural history collections: an underutilised resource
Natural history collections which store the soft bodies of freshwater mussels can provide information for research and the public in a comparatively simple way that has so far bee…
A framework for the assessment of outreach drawers in insect collections
Insect research collections often include outreach drawers displaying specimens to enhance public awareness and access to scientific knowledge at various events. Despite their edu…
Carri-on communicating: Creating portable insect displays for entomological outreach
At National Museums Scotland, there were virtually no portable insect displays for outreach until 2016. Since this turning point, there has been greater interest in promoting the …
Museomics, the Extended Specimen and Collectomics – how to frame and name the diversity of information linked to specim…
In light of recent technological advances – in fields such as computer science, imaging technologies, and molecular analysis methods – the possibilities for studying biological mu…
From collections to connections: empowering communities through entomological outreach
Following our dung beetle research in Oaxaca, Mexico, we prioritized ethical engagement with Indigenous communities, recognizing the importance of trust and reciprocity in ecologi…
Bugged out: A High School outreach class using display drawers to highlight the importance of insects
Agora Days is an annual, four-day program at University Laboratory High School (Urbana, IL) where regular classes are suspended and elective courses on a wide variety of topics ar…
The oldest moth in the Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo and its connection to 19th-century cotton agricul…
Cotton (Gossypium spp.) (Malvaceae) played a fundamental role in the agricultural economy of São Paulo, Brazil, during the late 19th century, significantly contributing to regiona…
From trash to teacher: utilizing unlabeled, unsealed, and unprocessed specimens for community engagement
Members of our society are currently spending an increasing amount of time engaging in virtual (digital) experiences and less time engaging in reality, including nature. It is imp…
Outreach drawer collections and visual science communication enhance public engagement with native bee diversity in Col…
Scientific research is often confined to academic circles, limiting public awareness of critical discoveries. This document highlights the transformative impact of science communi…
Come Bug Me: the first attempt at an outreach event showcasing the Invertebrate Zoology Collection of the Museum of Tex…
The Museum of Texas Tech University (MoTTU) is a free admission, multidisciplinary, public university museum, constituting a regional attraction for the South Plains and West Texa…
“Lepidoptera Fluminensis”, a forgotten eighteenth-century lepidochromy book on Brazilian moths and butterflies
Early Portuguese natural history collections regarded Brazil as one of its main interests, influenced by the kingdom’s political authorities and naturalists’ own fascination. Two …
Insect insights: case studies using 3D-printed specimen models as a tool for accessibility, education and outreach in a…
Insects are the most diverse but least appreciated animals, and Natural History Museums are vital for communicating their ecological importance. Entomological drawers display inse…
Coating of microscope slide labels: a possible solution for their long-term preservation
Microscope slide labels hold valuable scientific information within natural history collections, making their long-term preservation crucial. This study tests Paraloid B-72 as a p…
Enhancing outreach collections with live insects
Outreach insect drawers serve as valuable educational tools, showcasing insect diversity and fostering curiosity. However, these static displays often fail to bridge the emotional…
The scientific and educational role of the Invertebrate Division at the LOUNAZ Museum of Zoology in Loja, Ecuador
The Invertebrate Division of the Museum of Zoology of the Universidad Nacional de Loja (LOUNAZ) plays a leading role for the study, conservation, and education of invertebrate div…
Use of insect specimens for Science Olympiad entomology exam in Georgia, USA
Science Olympiad is a non-profit organization with a mission to increase science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) participation among students of all grade levels b…
Entomology outreach drawers – the good, the bad and the beneficial
The KwaZulu-Natal Museum in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, has an outreach programme to educate school children and members of the public, as well as to promote the Museum. The M…
Collectomics – towards a new framework to integrate museum collections to address global challenges
Collections’ digitisation is a priority in many natural history collections, and publicly available datasets are expanding rapidly. The potential value of collections remains larg…
Catalogue of Mutilla europaea Linnaeus,1758 (Insecta, Hymenoptera, Mutillidae) deposited in the collections of the majo…
Natural History Museums in Sweden have thousands of curated specimens and include Sweden’s largest holdings of Mutilla europaea Linnaeus, 1758 (Insecta, Hymenoptera, Mutillidae). …
‘Ante litteram’ biodiversity research in central Italy: Antonio Carruccio and the first ornithological specimen-based r…
There is a lack of awareness that the current biodiversity knowledge has a long history of individual and institutional scientific enquiries well before the term was coined. Here,…
Balancing discovery and education in natural history collections
At the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG), we recognize the importance of natural history collections as tools for scientific discovery and public education. Historical…
Fluid-preserved zoological specimens in Portuguese Natural History collections: a historical overview and implications …
Fluid preservation has been one of the most common methods to preserve zoological specimens since the late 17th century. During the last centuries, different formulae, methods and…
Portuguese terrestrial mammals in Portuguese Natural History Collections: an assessment of their taxonomic, geographic …
Natural History Collections (NHCs) constitute the world’s largest repositories of long-term biodiversity datasets and are fundamental in tackling the questions of modern science, …
From spectators to stewards: Transforming public involvement in natural history collections
A comprehensive overview of volunteer-driven public programs focused on activities to enhance natural history collections (NHCs) is provided. The initiative revolves around the We…
Enlighten the Marvels: a new journal dedicated to natural history museums, collections and their role in interpreting a…
This editorial celebrates the launch of the journal Natural History Collections and Museomics and outlines its primary goals: to serve as a platform for exploring the roles and fu…
Exploring vineyards of Crete and Thira islands of southern Greece: Incidence of seven major grapevine viruses in indige…
Wine grapes from two of the most well-established viticultural regions in Greece, Crete and Thira islands, were surveyed to determine the prevalence of the seven major viral disea…
Impact of hail-netting on Vitis vinifera L. canopy microclimate, leaf gas exchange, fruit quality, and yield in a semi-…
Hail events have the potential to destroy grapevine shoots, reduce yield, and inflict economic loss upon growers. As a result, many grape growers have adopted the use of hail-nett…
Impact of training system on ‘Blanc Du Bois’ vegetative growth, yield components and fruit composition
‘Blanc Du Bois’ (Vitis spp.) is the most widely grown Pierce’s disease tolerant white grapevine cultivar in Texas. As an interspecific hybrid, its growth habit is seimi-drooping, …
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