News Posts
How to See the Total Solar Eclipse on August 21
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A rare celestial event will briefly darken skies over 12 states in the contiguous U.S.—the first total solar eclipse to do that since 1918.
Meet Patagotitan mayorum!
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The Titanosaur’s scientific name nods to this supersized sauropod’s place of discovery and dimensions.
This Weekend at the Museum
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Whether you’re looking to get hands on with fossils, explore the world of whales, or visit another country, there’s something in our halls for you!
August at the Museum
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This month, explore Mars at a performance of THE MARSBAND, get a tour with a telepresence robot and virtual guide from a Museum in the Pacific Northwest, and drop in for a sleepover.
Widely Used DNA Analysis Misses Microbial Species, Study Finds
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A Museum-led study finds that when it comes to surveying biodiversity, a commonly used genetic sequencing technique is missing a large swath of organisms.