News Posts
One-Million-Year-Old Hominin Pelvic Bone Features Modern Human Traits
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Museum-led study of rare fossil suggests that the human pelvis evolved in hominin ancestors earlier than previously thought.
September 2018 Programs at the American Museum of Natural History
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New drop-in hours for the Discovery Room, a new giant-screen film, and new Member entrance.
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend 2018 at the Museum
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Take a trip to the Amazon, dive beneath the oceans’ waves, and drop into the Discovery Room this Labor Day weekend.
Gaia Mission Data Leads to Discovery of New Stellar “Swarms” in Our Galaxy
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A new study from a Museum researcher and colleagues has identified stars of similar ages in our galaxy that may shed light on the evolution of stars and the properties of exoplanets.
When Did Human Feet Become “Made for Walking”?
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Researchers have found evidence of feet adapted for bipedal locomotion in a 4.4-million-year-old human ancestor.