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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
CT Scans of Baby Mammoth Mummies Yield Trove of Insights CT scans of baby mammoth mummies reveal details about their life, environment, and preservation in the frozen tundra. July 9, 2014 New Abu Dhabi Fossil Discovery Supports “Out of Africa” Monkey Dispersal A new fossil discovery in Abu Dhabi offers evidence for the 'Out of Africa' theory of monkey dispersal. June 30, 2014 Not a Bird, Not a Dinosaur: What Is a Pterosaur? Pterosaurs, the first vertebrates to achieve powered flight, are mistaken for dinosaurs but were actually flying reptiles. June 18, 2014 Newly Discovered Extinct Fox Used Tibet as Training Ground for Ice Age Research reveals how an extinct fox species adapted to Tibetan highlands, offering insights into Ice Age survival strategies. June 11, 2014 Hiroshi Sugimoto: Four Decades of Photographing Dioramas Explore Hiroshi Sugimoto’s photography of Museum dioramas, blending art and science over four decades of captivating imagery. June 5, 2014 Analyzing Extinct Ants in Amber Scientists analyze ancient ants preserved in amber, providing a glimpse into the evolution of these complex insects. June 3, 2014 Happy Birthday, Mary Anning! “Princess of Paleontology” Mary Anning was a pioneering fossil hunter who made significant contributions to paleontology. May 21, 2014 Cosmic Microwave Background Discovered 50 Years Ago Today In 1964, two astronomers discovered the cosmic microwave background, providing evidence for the Big Bang theory. May 20, 2014 Can You Spot Lewis and Clark at the Museum? In the 2006 movie Night at the Museum, Lewis and Clark are depicted. May 14, 2014 Flying Colors: Pterosaurs' Crests Explore the diverse shapes and sizes of pterosaur head crests and the theories behind their evolution and function. May 13, 2014 Sea Anemone Tree of Life Reveals Giant Species as Impostor Research uncovers surprising details in the sea anemone tree of life, revealing a giant species as an evolutionary imposter. May 7, 2014 Dinoland at the 1964 New York World's Fair: Museum Connections Explore the history of the Dinoland Pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair and its impact on paleontology exhibits. April 22, 2014
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