News archive for University Museum of Bergen

Young again: study shows that comb jellies can age in reverse (30.10.2024)

For most animals, ageing is a one-way journey. In a recent PNAS publication, researchers Joan Soto-Angel and Pawel Burkhardt discovered that a species of comb jelly can reverse its life cycle, returning from adulthood to a larval stage.

Rhododendron faithiae blooms in October (14.10.2024)

Rhododendron faithiae, which we received in 2014, has this year produced a fantastic autumn display in the Rhododendron species collection.

Photography exhibition ‘Jellyfish unveiled’ opens at the University Museum of Bergen (09.10.2024)

The new exhibit aims to challenge the public’s perspective on the often-misunderstood animals by highlighting their beauty and ecological relevance. It will run until January 26, 2025.

Glasshouse open to the public (02.10.2024)

The historic glasshouse is open to the public again after essential renovations