News Posts
How the Smilodon Got Its Teeth
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The extinct big cat Smilodon fatalis is known for its dagger-like canine teeth, which new research suggests took years to grow in.
Celebrating Asteroid Day
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June 30 is Asteroid Day, so celebrate by learning more about our neighbors in the solar system—some of which may be closer than you think.
New From the Museum: The Seashell Collector
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A guide, field journal, and display box for beginning beachcombers and seasoned seashell collectors alike.
Where to Spot a Cephalopod
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From a live nautilus to an ancient ammonite, there are many cephalopods to be found at the Museum.
Frontiers Lecture: A Planet for Goldilocks
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Kepler mission scientist Natalie Batalha describes the endeavor’s latest discoveries and the possibilities for finding inhabited environments in the not-so-distant future.