Research impact

Beginning 4,000 years ago, people shifted from living solely on wild foods to farming and raising domestic animals. Why did this change occur?

A new method of sampling fossil leaves allows researchers to more accurately predict climate temperatures.

When paleontologists cut into the fossilized jaw of a distant mammal relative, they got more than they bargained for—more teeth, to be specific.

An early mammal that had, pound-for-pound, the strongest bite force of any mammal ever recorded.

The Burke Museum has a traditional jukung in its Culture collections, but until recently its origins were a mystery.

Burke volunteers discover two spider families new to Washington state.

Researchers are uncovering new insights about the early stages of life for several Puget Sound fishes.

The 27-million-year-old fossil whale on display at the Burke Museum is officially a new species!

They come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, but have come together to change perceptions.