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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 Inside the Collections: Ornithology The Museum's ornithology collections showcase a rich diversity of bird specimens. November 14, 2011 News & Blogs Dr. Oliver Sacks on His Book The Mind’s Eye Dr. Oliver Sacks discusses his book, The Mind’s Eye, exploring how individuals adapt to losing critical senses. October 17, 2011 News & Blogs Building the Butterfly Conservatory Learn about the creation of the Butterfly Conservatory, showcasing its design, purpose, and the vibrant species it houses. October 7, 2011 News & Blogs NPR Traces History of Barnum Brown’s First T. Rex Skeleton Follow the history of Barnum Brown's first T. Rex skeleton discovery, as explored in an engaging NPR feature. September 14, 2011 News & Blogs Watch Time-Lapse Video of Blue Whale Cleaning at the Museum Time-lapse video captures the meticulous cleaning of the Museum's 94-foot-long blue whale model. September 9, 2011 News & Blogs Museum Researcher Names Lizard Genus After Tolkien’s Dragon Smaug Learn about a newly named lizard genus inspired by Tolkien, highlighting its unique characteristics and scientific discovery. September 6, 2011 News & Blogs 11 New Bee Species Discovered In Eastern United States Scientists have discovered 11 previously unknown bee species in the New York, highlighting regional biodiversity. September 1, 2011 News & Blogs Curious Collections: True Blue Fossils Explore fascinating blue fossils in the Museum's collection. August 25, 2011 News & Blogs Linking Trees’ Fibonacci Sequence to Solar Power Wins Student A Young Naturalist Award Discover how the Fibonacci sequence and tree branching inspired a student’s solar power innovation. August 12, 2011 News & Blogs Research at the Museum: Volcanic Volatiles Ongoing research into volcanic volatiles uncovers their role in shaping Earth's atmosphere and geological activity. August 8, 2011 News & Blogs Curious Collections: Chocolate Pots from Chaco Canyon 11th-century pottery from Chaco Canyon reveals the earliest known use of chocolate north of Mexico. July 27, 2011 News & Blogs A Vanished Species: Thylacinus cynocephalus The fascinating history and extinction of the Tasmanian tiger, Thylacinus cynocephalus, and its legacy in modern science. July 25, 2011
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