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News & Blogs Astronomers Find Complex Atmosphere on a Starless World James Webb Space Telescope data provide evidence of cloud layers and more on an isolated object 13 times the mass of Jupiter. News & Blogs Birds-of-Paradise Found to Be Biofluorescent New study based on Museum’s collections suggests biofluorescence enhances signaling for hierarchy and courtship displays. 

News & Blogs Corals' Fluorescent ''Sunscreen'' May Help Resist Bleaching Corals use fluorescent sunscreen to protect against bleaching, revealing strategies for resilience in warming oceans. June 20, 2012 News & Blogs Visiting the Museum's Great Gull Island Explore Great Gull Island, where Museum researchers study one of the largest tern colonies in the western hemisphere. June 11, 2012 News & Blogs Researchers Discover Rare Jade Artifact in Southwest Pacific Archaeologists discover a unique jade artifact in the Southwest Pacific, shedding light on ancient trade routes. May 10, 2012 News & Blogs As Firefly Numbers Seem to Slide, Researchers Ponder Effects on Ecosystems Firefly larvae are voracious predators, feeding on snails, slugs, and earthworms, and keeping ecosystems in delicate balance. May 4, 2012 News & Blogs New Research: Some Dinosaur Groups Diminishing Before Mass Extinction Explore research examining the decline of dinosaurs before the asteroid impact, shedding light on Earth's ancient ecosystems. May 1, 2012 News & Blogs Reading the Language of Firefly Flashes Understanding the communication methods and evolutionary significance of firefly bioluminescence. March 27, 2012 News & Blogs Stray Hummingbird Stays Till Spring A Rufous Hummingbird, typically found in the western U.S., unexpectedly spent the winter at the Museum. March 20, 2012 News & Blogs Decades of Discovery on St. Catherines Island Archaeological discoveries on St. Catherines Island reveal insights into its rich cultural and natural history. March 12, 2012 News & Blogs Extremophiles and Life Beyond Earth Extremophiles' resilience inspires the search for extraterrestrial life in extreme environments. March 8, 2012 News & Blogs Using Snake Venom Protein to Fight Cancer Explore groundbreaking research on proteins in snake venom being used to develop innovative cancer treatments. March 1, 2012 News & Blogs A Historical Tour of Aphrodisiacs with Francine Segan Join Francine Segan on a fascinating tour of aphrodisiacs through history, uncovering cultural and culinary connections. February 1, 2012 News & Blogs Brain Case: Diplodocus longus The brain case of Diplodocus longus provides insights into the behavior and adaptations of this iconic dinosaur species. November 23, 2011
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