Building a Library of Life: How Smithsonian Collections Are Revolutionizing Ocean eDNA Research
Unlocking natural history collections is key to monitoring and protecting Earth’s environments using eDNA
Unlocking natural history collections is key to monitoring and protecting Earth’s environments using eDNA
Emma SaatyTo celebrate International Museum Day, learn how experts protect the museum’s most dramatic displays from dust bunnies and cobwebs
Naomi GreenbergHailing from the mountains of Colombia, the new shrews fill in a geographical gap and are among a growing number of species discovered in collections
Jack TamisieaKick off your summer with events spotlighting creatures that soar through the sky and swim through the ocean
Emily DriehausDeepwater coral specialist Andrea Quattrini’s new paper pins the origin of bioluminescence in corals to more than 500 million years ago
Naomi GreenbergThis Earth Day, learn about early-career researchers who are tackling issues from green technology to lichen biodiversity and coral rehabilitation
Emma SaatyVial after vial, and label after label, Sofia Barretto Thomas dedicated her time and careful eye to sorting the thousands of amphipods donated by the late cave biologist John R. Holsinger
Naomi GreenbergIn this month’s Specimen Spotlight, find out what makes the Smithsonian's Allosaurus specimen so special
Jack TamisieaFrom fish to flamingos, here’s what scientists know — and what they hope to find out — about how plants and animals react to a total solar eclipse
Naomi GreenbergLearn more about the diversity of life on Earth, missions to Mars and much more this month at the National Museum of Natural History
Emily DriehausPlanetary geologist Amanda Ostwald studies Martian meteorites to understand what makes Mars different from — and similar to — planet Earth
Naomi GreenbergThe new amphibian ancestor joins a growing list of species named after Jim Henson and his Muppet characters
Emily DriehausMuseum plant specimen belongs to a new genus that honors the pioneering research of longtime curator Vicki Funk
Emily DriehausOngoing research in the Department of Anthropology brings to light historically under recognized contributions of female researchers and staff
Emily DriehausEnjoy environmental film screenings, gain an appreciation for spiders and more this month at the National Museum of Natural History
Naomi GreenbergA new online resource combines data from 45 different natural history collections to provide easy-to-use information on America’s threatened freshwater mussels
Jack TamisieaMarine biologist Dr. Dave Pawson has embarked on over 100 dives to the ocean floor to unravel the mysteries of elusive invertebrates like sea cucumbers and brittle stars
Emma SaatyIn honor of Charles Darwin’s 215th birthday, meet the only original Darwin specimen in North America
Naomi GreenbergJoin the National Museum of Natural History for programs on asteroid samples, fossils and chimpanzees
Jack TamisieaSoft-furred hedgehog specimens deposited decades ago in the museum’s collection are new to science
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