What if old photo negatives could help shape the future of science? Dive into the story of a young researcher who’s bringing nearly a century of Arctic exploration into the digital age – one scan at a time.| Canadian Museum of Nature
More than 500 specimens of map lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) are being digitized at the Canadian Museum of Nature! Student Natalie Testart uncovered the surprising size and variety of this collection – and helped make it accessible to researchers worldwide.| Canadian Museum of Nature
Embark on a journey through time with two curious students at the museum’s National Herbarium of Canada. Tracing botanist John Macoun’s footsteps from 1901, they explore transformed landscapes to rediscover the Arctic butterbur (Petasites frigidus). Did they find it? Uncover their adventure blending science, history and a dash of mystery!| Canadian Museum of Nature