News & Blogs

News & Blogs Diorama in Our Global Kitchen Exhibition Illuminates Amazing Food Heritage in Aztec Market A detailed diorama of a 1519 Aztec food market highlights the rich culture, trade, and daily life of the era. November 21, 2012 News & Blogs Theodore Roosevelt's Conservation Influences Explore how Theodore Roosevelt shaped conservation efforts in the U.S. November 19, 2012 News & Blogs Mysterious, Majestic Moths at the Museum Delve into the fascinating world of moths, their behaviors, and their significance within the Museum's extensive collection. November 14, 2012 News & Blogs Hayden Planetarium Director Neil Tyson Assembles Scientific Foundation for New Superman Comic Action Comics #14, published this month by DC Comics, reveals that even Superman visits the Museum’s Hayden Planetarium. November 14, 2012 News & Blogs Lifelong Passion for Wilderness Drove Theodore Roosevelt's Conservation Legacy Theodore Roosevelt’s pioneering contributions to conservation highlight his lasting impact on wildlife protection. October 18, 2012 News & Blogs The 60th Anniversary of Charlotte's Web: Charlotte and the Museum Discover how E.B. White’s visits to the Museum inspired elements of his beloved classic, Charlotte’s Web. October 15, 2012 News & Blogs Theodore Roosevelt's Snowy Owl Learn about the snowy owl in the Roosevelt exhibit, showcasing its unique adaptations and role in Arctic ecosystems. October 5, 2012 News & Blogs Scientists Find Oldest Amber Arthropods on Record Discover the oldest arthropods preserved in amber, providing rare insights into ancient ecosystems. August 27, 2012 News & Blogs Four-Winged Dinosaur's Feathers Were Black with Iridescent Sheen Analysis of Microraptor fossils reveals that this four-winged dinosaur had black, iridescent feathers similar to crows. August 26, 2012 News & Blogs A Dinosaur By Any Other Name There has been scientific debate surrounding Apatosaurus and Brontosaurus, with the former name now preferred. August 13, 2012 News & Blogs The Arachnid Collection Behind Spiders Alive! Learn about the arachnid collection that supports the Spiders Alive exhibit. July 30, 2012 > News & Blogs DNA Barcoding of Caviar Indicates that Regulation Can Curb Illegal Trade Explore how DNA barcoding of caviar is used to identify species and support conservation efforts. July 26, 2012