Natural History Museum
Take a Deep Dive Into The Reasons Land Animals Moved to the Seas
Synthesizing decades of discoveries, scientists have revealed links between changing environments and animal movements
Rare Collection of Whale Fetuses Reveals the Evolution of Cetacean Hearing
Smithsonian researchers offer up an unprecedented glimpse at the development of the “acoustic funnel,” an ear area found exclusively in whales
Ask Smithsonian: What's the Deepest Hole Ever Dug?
The answer to the question, says a Smithsonian researcher, is more about why we dig, than how low you can go
Orchidelirium, an Obsession with Orchids, Has Lasted for Centuries
The once-elusive flower's striking beauty has inspired collectors and scientists to make it more accessible
How Sticks and Shell Charts Became a Sophisticated System for Navigation
Sailors navigating with sextant, compass and maps found in the Marshall Islands that curved sticks and cowry shells were far more sophisticated
What Can the Dinosaurs' Final Years Tell Us About the Biodiversity Crisis Today?
Failed ecosystems led to the demise of the dinosaurs. Today, plant and animal species are disappearing at exponential rates.
The Scientist Behind "Jurassic World", Jack Horner, Breaks Down the Movie's Thrilling Trailer
We spoke with the paleontologist, who was an adviser on the <em>Jurassic Park</em> movies, about the science behind the franchise
This Fifth Grader Found a 14,000-Year-Old Clovis Point, Likely Unearthed From Hurricane Sandy
Noah Cordle was boogie boarding in New Jersey when he came upon an ancient hunting tool
A History of Life In 10 Fossils
From their new book <em>A History of Life in 100 Fossils</em>, Paul Taylor and Aaron O'Dea share the story of 10 incredible fossils
The Moral Dilemma We Face in the Age of Humans
Humans are proficient problem solvers—but so far that trait has come at a cost. Can our species remain resilient without destroying the world?
To Survive Climate Change, We Should Be More Like the Eskimos
Arctic Studies Center director Bill Fitzhugh says that studying northern cultures can help people adapt to climate change
Get Your Burning Questions Answered, It's #AskaCurator Day
More than 700 museums, galleries, theatres, and more across the globe are taking to Twitter to answer your queries about, well, anything
This Ant Species May Support a Controversial Theory on Evolution
New research suggests that species don't have to be geographically separated in order to evolve
One Year After Discovery, Crowdsourcing the Olinguito
A year ago, researchers discovered a rare new species. That was just the beginning
A Two-Headed Shark and Other X-Rayed Beauties at the Smithsonian
Sandra Raredon's x-rays of fish specimens are critical records for scientists studying various species. And, as works of art, they are breathtaking
The State of Sharks, 40 Years After <em>Jaws</em>
We could be at a tipping point for conserving the infamous predators, if we can keep up shark-friendly practices
Mission Not Impossible: Photographing 45,000 Bumblebees in 40 Days
The Natural History Museum's entomology department is making its bumblebee collection go viral
Here's the Trailer for the Final "Night at the Museum" Installment
Last time, "Night at the Museum" came to Smithsonian. Now Larry and company are headed to London.
Why the Dinosaurs Could Have Had a Chance of Surviving the Asteroid Strike
A new study suggests it wasn't just the asteroid that killed the dinos, but that other factors weakened their ability to survive it
When the Last of the Great Auks Died, It Was by the Crush of a Fisherman's Boot
Birds once plentiful and abundant, are the subject of a new exhibition at the Natural History Museum
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