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News & Blogs Research Uncovers Earliest Evidence of “Right-Handedness” in Animals New research suggests Spriggina floundersi preferred bending to the right, making it the oldest known example of “hande News & Blogs Why Do Birds Lay Such Big Eggs? A New Study Suggests the Answer Lies in Their Brains New research finds that birds, the only living dinosaurs, evolved larger eggs as their brains got bigger. 
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 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
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