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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
The Arachnid Collection Behind Spiders Alive! Learn about the arachnid collection that supports the Spiders Alive exhibit. July 30, 2012 > 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 Exhibits Alive! Delve into the behind-the-scenes work of creating Museum exhibits that engage visitors and bring science to life. July 11, 2012 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 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 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 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 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 Reading the Language of Firefly Flashes Understanding the communication methods and evolutionary significance of firefly bioluminescence. March 27, 2012 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 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 Extremophiles and Life Beyond Earth Extremophiles' resilience inspires the search for extraterrestrial life in extreme environments. March 8, 2012
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