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Famous First Reptile Fossil Wasn’t a Reptile After All Study uncovers gills and fish-like teeth in 345-million-year-old fossil, upending long-held ideas on origins of reptiles. New Study Points to Bats Originating in Europe New bat genome and fossil study, the largest ever, finds bats likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago before goi
Museum Research Investigates COVID-19 and Climate Examine the interconnected impacts of COVID-19 and climate change on ecosystems, communities, and global resilience. April 10, 2020 Wind Speed Measured on Brown Dwarf for First Time Scientists study the wind speed of brown dwarfs, objects that blur the line between planets and stars. April 9, 2020 Most Novae Star Systems are Sleeping, Study Confirms Examine dormant novae systems and their potential to reignite, revealing new perspectives on stellar life cycles. March 30, 2020 540-Million-Year-Old Marine Fossil Remains a Mystery Explore the discovery of Cambrian marine fossils and what they reveal about ancient ocean life and evolutionary history. March 12, 2020 Lorikeets’ Flashy Feathers Are Multitasking, Study Finds Explore how lorikeets evolved their vibrant feather colors and what this reveals about their environment and behavior. March 2, 2020 Ancient Rodent Nests Contain Clues from Earth’s Past Packrat nests preserve ancient DNA, highlighting past climates, plant life, and animal populations. February 18, 2020 New Exhibits Bring Aquatic Worlds to Discovery Room Dive into the aquatic world at the Discovery Room exhibit, where hands-on learning meets fascinating underwater exploration. February 6, 2020 The Colorful Ruby-throated Hummingbird Hummingbirds use their iridescent feathers not just for display, but also as an effective camouflage against predators. February 4, 2020 Great Canoe Relocates to Northwest Coast Hall Discover the story behind the Great Canoe and its relocation to a new exhibit space, preserving its cultural significance. January 31, 2020 Solar System Neighbors, With Different Fates Neighboring planets in our solar system have taken different evolutionary paths, offering insights into planetary dynamics. January 24, 2020 Charles Hayden and How NYC Got Its Planetarium Learn about the Charles Hayden Planetarium in NYC, offering immersive space experiences and astronomy education. January 13, 2020 Cracking the Three-body Problem with Chaos A new approach to the three-body problem uses chaos theory to predict the movements of celestial bodies. January 8, 2020
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