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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
One-Million-Year-Old Hominin Pelvic Bone Features Modern Human Traits Learn how a million-year-old hominin pelvic bone offers insights into our evolutionary journey. September 6, 2018 When Did Human Feet Become “Made for Walking”? Research traces the evolution of human feet, uncovering when and how they adapted for efficient walking. August 17, 2018 Know Your Sauropod A guide to the sauropods: diplodocus, apatosaurus, brachiosaurus, and more. August 13, 2018 Study Sheds Light on Mysterious Glowing Fireworms Seen by Christopher Columbus The bioluminescent mating displays of Bermuda fireworms are precisely timed with lunar cycles. August 8, 2018 Ancient Artifacts from the Ancestral Puebloan Peoples Artifacts from Pueblo Bonito offer insights into the daily life and ceremonial practices of the ancient Chacoan people. August 7, 2018 A Guide to Sharks at the Museum Explore the fascinating world of sharks, their biology, behavior, and the specimens showcased in the Museum's exhibits. July 26, 2018 Largest Dinosaur Foot Ever Found Belonged to Brachiosaurus Relative The largest dinosaur foot ever found belonged to a relative of Brachiosaurus. July 24, 2018 Bright Colors Let Milksnakes Hide in Plain Sight The bright colors of milksnakes mimic venomous species, an effective camouflage against predators. June 29, 2018 A New Way to Study Extinct Animals’ Diets Discover a new approach to studying the diets of extinct animals, offering fresh insights into their ecology and behavior. June 27, 2018 Antarctica’s Wealth of Ammonites Antarctica is renowned for its rich ammonite fossil sites. June 22, 2018 New Species of Snail-Eating Snakes Discovered in Ecuador and Peru Unique adaptations of snail-eating snakes in Peru’s forests reveal their role in the ecosystem. June 14, 2018 Decoding the Honey Bee’s “Waggle Dance” Honey bees communicate through the waggle dance, revealing directions and distances to food sources for their hive. June 6, 2018
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