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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
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 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 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 Titanosaur Nest from The World’s Largest Dinosaurs A fossilized titanosaur egg containing an embryo offerse rare insights into dinosaur development. July 22, 2011 Human-Sized Wasp Nest Has Ross Terrace Abuzz Witness the spectacle of three British TV hosts building and then living in a human-sized replica of a wasp’s nest. July 12, 2011 Scientific Illustration at the Museum In the world of scientific illustration, art meets science to visualize complex concepts and discoveries. June 23, 2011 Ammonites Dined on Plankton Ammonites, ancient marine mollusks, fed on plankton, revealing details about their ecological role and extinction. June 1, 2011 Human Evolution and Why It Matters: A Conversation with Leakey and Johanson A discussion with leading experts on human evolution highlights recent discoveries. May 9, 2011 Barnum Brown: The Man Who Discovered Tyrannosaurus rex Explore the life and legacy of Barnum Brown, the paleontologist who discovered Tyrannosaurus rex and shaped dinosaur science. April 29, 2011 Long-sought Fossil Mammal With Transitional Middle Ear Found Discovery of a fossil mammal with a transitional middle ear structure sheds light on the evolution of mammalian hearing. April 27, 2011 The Butterfly Brief: Heliconius cydno The Heliconius cydno butterfly helps researchers understand evolution, mimicry, and ecological interactions. February 22, 2011 Revisiting Akeley’s Gorillas Carl Akeley's gorilla expeditions had an important impact on science, conservation, and storytelling. February 3, 2011
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