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News & Blogs Study Suggests Some Catfish Can Sniff Research describing unique sensory mechanism in a Congo Basin catfish species wins award. News & Blogs New Study Asks: “Where Are the Tiny Dinosaurs?” Research suggests that competition with mammals may explain why non-bird dinosaurs never evolved into truly tiny animals.
News & Blogs Whales and Hippos Evolved Water-Ready Skin Independently Whales and hippos share a common ancestor and have developed specialized skin adaptations for aquatic environments. April 1, 2021 News & Blogs Sizzling Planet Might Orbit Star Vega The bright star Vega, located 25 light years from Earth, may have its first-known planet. March 24, 2021 News & Blogs First Biofluorescent Fish Found in the Arctic Learn about the discovery of biofluorescent fish in Arctic waters and how their glow aids survival in extreme environments. March 18, 2021 News & Blogs Hungry Green Algae Will Eat Live Bacteria, New Study Shows Green algae engage in phagocytosis, consuming bacteria, offering insight into early evolutionary processes. March 2, 2021 News & Blogs Ancient Octopuses Hunted by Piercing Shells Much Earlier Than Thought Octopuses drill into shells to capture prey, showcasing their intelligence and adaptability in marine environments. February 22, 2021 News & Blogs Museum Partners with MIT to Introduce Students to AI in Scientific Research AMNH and MIT collaborate to integrate AI into scientific research, advancing data analysis and discovery in innovative ways. January 28, 2021 News & Blogs Scientists Find New Bat in West African Sky Islands Learn about groundbreaking research on bats in West Africa, highlighting their ecological roles and biodiversity. January 13, 2021 News & Blogs Researchers Find a New Hidden Gene in COVID-19 Virus Hard-to-spot overlapping genes can advance efforts to find new ways of controlling the SARS-CoV-2 virus. November 10, 2020 News & Blogs New Fossil of Extinct Human Relative Suggests Climate Change Led to Rapid Evolution Fossil evidence reveals how extinct human species adapted quickly to their environments. November 9, 2020 News & Blogs “Sea Pickles” May Glow Because of Newly Discovered Gene Explore how the sea pickle’s glow gene reveals insights into bioluminescence and its applications in science. October 20, 2020 News & Blogs Ancient Rainforest Indicator Should be Reconsidered, Museum Scientists Find Uncover how ancient rainforest indicators provide vital clues about past climates and environmental changes. October 8, 2020 News & Blogs Earth’s First Organic Molecules May Have “Hatched” in Hydrothermal Vents Organic molecules in hydrothermal vents could reveal clues about the origins of life on Earth and other planets. September 16, 2020
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