15 Years Later, the National Museum of Natural History Is Still Asking What It Means to Be Human
The museum’s groundbreaking Hall of Human Origins centers around the adaptations that set early humans apart
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This May at the National Museum of Natural History, Learn How Scientists Investigate Volcanic Eruptions
The museum is hosting events throughout the month ranging from an exploration of human evolutionary history to a celebration of all things amphibian
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‘Snarge,’ Seashells and Much More This April at the National Museum of Natural History
This spring, the museum is hosting events exploring everything from how our ancestors wielded wooden tools to the work of forensic ornithologists
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A New Pterosaur, Ancient Asteroid Brine and More Discoveries from the National Museum of Natural History in 2025
The year’s most notable findings also include insights into dog and sheep domestication and a new species of manta ray in the museum’s collection
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