Opening a new window onto medieval Europe
Researchers in four countries will reshape our understanding of the how medieval Europeans changed nature and landscapes – and how it still dominates our surroundings.
Experience the museum at night
Enjoy an evening of culture, science, and social enrichment when the Arctic University Museum of Norway is open until 9 PM on one Wednesday every month!
Luohtevuorkkás – Digital releases from the yoik archives
A new album with Animal Joiks from the museum collections will be released at the Riddu Riđđu Festivála on July 12.
Understanding the Evolution of Cell Types: Insights from MicroRNAs and Endothelial Cells
Animals are composed of many thousands to trillions of cells. But cells are not just cells: all animals are composed of many different types of cells such as nerve or muscle cells. As the evolution went its course, more and more new cell-types appeared, with humans having the highest number.
Where do all these different types of cells come from?
Solving the puzzle of the octopus’ brain
Octopuses have been shown to solve problems and unscrew the lid of a jar to get food. But what makes this animal so intelligent? Scientists may have found the solution to this conundrum.
Highlights from the Botanic Garden
Don't miss these flowering plants this week at Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden. We have lots of space, free entrance, and open 24/7. Welcome!
New knowledge on the effect of climate change on both plants and animals
Mammoths, bison and woolly rhinos survived several thousand years longer than was previously believed reveals a DNA study by among others professor Inger Greve Alsos from The Arctic University Museum of Norway.
Cassiope vol. 2
Rhododendron lapponicum, Cassiope tetragona and a fascinating birch forest – excursion guide to Holmevassfjellet near Tromsø by Arve Elvebakk and Kristian Nyvoll. Journal published by Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden at UiT The Arctic University Museum of Noway, April 2021.
E-book about rock landscape in Tromsø
See this E-book with lots of photoes about how the special rock landscape in Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden has been created.
Highlights 2021 from the Botanic garden
Don't miss these flowering plants this week at Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden. We have lots of space, free entrance, and open 24/7. Welcome!
Highlights 2020
Highlights in Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden. Don't miss these plants flowring right now: