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The first book documenting all of the known species of fishes that live in the Salish Sea is now available.

A new paper reveals that the iconic abundance of fishes on reefs is fueled by an unlikely source: tiny, bottom-dwelling reef fishes.

The beloved boiserie panels are being restored with resin, acrylic paint, and a lot of care.

Researcher Shanelle Wikramanayake travels to Sri Lanka each summer to collect DNA samples from an endemic and elusive rough-nosed horned lizard.

As aspiring paleontologists, these young T. rex fans have found inspiration and unforgettable experiences at the Burke.

A new study shows two major forces have shaped bat skulls over their evolutionary history: echolocation and diet. 

New study sheds light on the rise of mammals.

Scientists have developed a portable, handheld real-time DNA sequencer for use in the field.

The invaluable frozen tissue collection was packed with dry ice and carefully moved into the New Burke.