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A set of partial jaws hold an important place in the history of South American paleontology, but what sort of dinosaur do they represent?
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Ambient Noise Spurs Creativity
Modest ambient noise - like that found in a coffee shop or cafe - triggers the part of our brain responsible for abstract and creative thinking
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Antarctic Animals Are Dissolving
Scientists have warned about ocean acidification for years, but now it’s actually happening
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Gigantspinosaurus had enormous shoulder spikes, but what were these ornaments used for?
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Homo antecessor: Common Ancestor of Humans and Neanderthals?
A hominid that lived in Europe more than a million years ago might have given rise to Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, some anthropologists say
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Events November 27-29: Johnny Mercer, Contemporary Middle Eastern Art and Handi-hour
This week, review the musical genius of Capitol Records co-founder, examine identity in Middle Eastern art and start your stitching
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Beavers On Parachutes
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Future Classics: Readers of 1936 Predict Which Authors Will Endure
Find out which famous writers didn’t make the top ten in this poll
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Stegosaurus is immediately recognizable for its prominent plates, but why did these structures actually evolve?
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A Pack of Wolves Turned Up in Berlin For the First Time in 100 Years
Naturalists in Berlin celebrate over news: farmers spotted a pack of wolves in a village 15 miles south of Berlin, living in deserted former Soviet camp
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New Device Digitally Projects Braille Directly onto Blind Patient’s Retina
The system uses surgically implanted electrodes so that a blind person can “see” the letters
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What Kind of Dinosaur is Coming to Dinner?
Everyone knows that birds are dinosaurs, but what kind of dinosaur is your holiday turkey?
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Events November 23-25: ZooLights, Artsy Holiday Cards and Metaphysical Baseball
This weekend, a seasonal favorite returns to the Zoo and authors sign books on 20th century holiday cards and a man haunted by visions of baseball’s past
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The History of Pardoning Turkeys Began With Tad Lincoln
The rambunctious boy had free rein of the White House, and used it to divert a holiday bird from the butcher’s block
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Mitsitam Chef Shares His Thanksgiving Table
Executive chef at the American Indian Museum’s award-wining cafe, Richard Hetzler, talks holiday menus
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A Pie Champion’s Award-Winning Sweet Potato Pie Recipe and More Holiday Advice
From E-Z Bake to national champ, Jennifer Nystrom knows pies
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Obvious But True: Full Moons Do Not Drive People Crazy
Another study debunks the idea that the lunar cycle triggers mental instability
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What’s the Secret of Hadrosaur Skin?
Were extra-thick hides the secret to why paleontologists have found so much fossilized hadrosaur skin?
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Exotic Dishes to Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Feast
Add some global flair to your banquet with these savory variations on your favorite “Turkey Day” fare
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Where Did Pabst Win That Blue Ribbon?
The origin of Pabst’s iconic blue ribbon dates back to one of the most important gatherings in American history
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