News & Stories

Cory Fuavai researches Samoan objects from the Burke’s collection not only for his coursework, but also to become a matai chief.

Megapodes cleverly harness environmental heat sources to incubate their eggs.

Collector and photographer Bob Thomson’s affinity for spiders had a lasting impact on the Burke’s collections.

Burke Museum paleontologist uses new laser-induced fluorescent techniques to uncover never-before-seen details on fossils.

Washington's first dinosaur fossil gives insight into what the west coast was like 80 million years ago.

Danny Shelton builds a stronger connection to his heritage while inspiring classmates to pursue their own cultural research.

A chance encounter on a windy day leads to the discovery of a new spider habitat.

Seattle is abuzz after construction workers find an unexpected guest from the Ice Age.

Studying hybrid zones offers a unique view into the evolutionary processes that either generate or extinguish species.