Here's How Scientists Reconstruct Earth's Past Climates
Scientists apply different methods to the geologic record with the goal of better understanding and quantifying ancient Earth's temperatures.
Scientists apply different methods to the geologic record with the goal of better understanding and quantifying ancient Earth's temperatures.
Caitlin Keating-Bitonti & Lucy ChangArchaeologists J.Daniel Rogers and Wendy Cegielski identified three distinct research trends that need to converge to address today’s greatest challenges.
J. Daniel Rogers & Wendy CegielskiTo celebrate President’s Day, here are some of my favorite natural history artifacts and specimens that not only form the foundation for scientific discovery, but also reveal a piece of the American story.
Anna TorresSmithsonian scientists are working to save St. Croix ground lizards from extinction and bring them home to their namesake island.
Nicole F. AngeliThe Smithsonian's Marine Conservation Program uses genetics as one tool in a holistic approach to marine conservation. In doing so, the Program provides fisheries managers with sound scientific data that can be used for evidence based decision-making and adaptive management.
Steven CantyTo count down to the new year, here are some of our favorite stories about the exciting discoveries our researchers made this year.
Rachel WimmerSmithsonian scientists apply 3D technology to indigenous artifacts to ensure native cultures survive and thrive for future generations.
Eric Hollinger & Nick PartridgeSmithsonian scientists used 3D technology to help revive the ancient Tlingit Shee aan.
Eric Hollinger & Nick PartridgeThe appearance of European artifacts in the arctic helps archaeologists date Inuit sites.
William W. FitzhughTelepresence adds a collaborative dynamic to scientific research, outreach, and education.
Christopher MahIf the future of the Arctic is to be governed by evidence-based policies, scientists must accelerate the exchange of knowledge and engage with policy makers.
Alyson H. Fleming & Nicholas D. PyensonTake a behind-the-scenes look at the development process behind the new exhibition, "Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend" on view at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
Laura Donnelly-SmithHelp Smithsonian scientists reconstruct past changes in carbon dioxide and climate by joining the Fossil Atmospheres project.
Laura Soul & Rich BarclayDigitizing the records of our herbarium specimens is important for expanding our scientific reach, but safely securing museum specimens is essential for current and future botanical research.
Gary KrupnickWe are now living in a highly connected world. Human health threats anywhere can have impacts everywhere. However, we can only be as healthy as the global ecosystem in which we live and on which we depend. This is the main message of Planetary Health--an evolving discipline of enormous scope, where human health is inseparable from the state of Earth systems.
Daniel Lucey & Sabrina SholtsThe Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History has more than 109,000 individual bird egg specimens. It is a hidden gem that rivals the fanciest Easter basket imaginable. The eggs vary in size, shape, color, and pattern and reflect the diversity of life on this planet. So, how did the collection start? And why do we have so many bird eggs?
Christina GebhardWith Thanksgiving almost here, many people are looking forward to turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. But as a scientist who studies what people ate in the deep past - the real paleo diet – I’m bracing myself for the inevitable questions from people who want to know what’s on the menu that qualifies. If, like me, you enjoy the friendly debunking of baseless nutritional lore, here are some conversation starters for this holiday weekend.
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