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Tracking a gorilla can get hairy. Literally. Just ask George Amato.

A marine biologist answers kids' questions about how climate change affects life in the ocean.

Medical doctor Lisa Cooper and epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo answers kids’ questions.

Conservation biologist Ana Luz Porzecanski answers kids' questions.
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Herpetologist Chris Raxworthy answers kids' questions.

Microbiologist Susan Perkins answers kids’ questions about microbes.

Archaelogist David Hurst Thomas answers kids' questions.

Paleontologist Mark Norell answers questions about T. rex.

What else is in our galactic neighborhood besides the Sun, planets, and stars?

Scientist Rob DeSalle answers kids' questions about the brain!

Our oceans are full of colorful creatures. Find out how animals use color for attraction, communication, and camouflage. 

Be the first scientist to grow three new kinds of cells in your lab to win!

Earthquakes are happening all the time. Find out what makes the earth shake.

Who will be the first to diversify their gut microbiome and win? 

Find out how five different environments produce Earth's amazing minerals!

Defend against bad microbes while protecting the good ones in this Minecraft map of the human body. 

How do simple storms turn into swirling hurricanes?

Examine fossils and gather clues from experts!

Why is Ana fascinated by the rich variety of life on Earth? Find out!
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What does Chris like most about studying reptiles and amphibians? Find out!

Ancient trash or ancient treasure? This archaeologist tells us which he prefers.

Do you dig the Earth? If so, you'll want to meet Ed.

Watch these videos to explore Felicity's work as a conservation biologist.

Find out how paleontologist John Flynn answered kids' questions.

What does this marine biologist like most about her work? Find out!

Find out how Lisa’s work impacts the health of communities.

Find out why Alice in Wonderland is Mandë's favorite poison story.

Dive into the oceans with an ichthyologist.

Can poisons be used for good? Yes, and Robert will tell you why.

Ross MacPhee has always loved dirt. To him it means the opportunity to find lost things — from bones and teeth to pirate treasure.

Why does this scientist love studying tiny living things called microbes?

Explore how mammals run, fly, swim, walk, hop, and swing!

What's threatening planet Earth and how can we protect it? Find out more in these videos of kids at the Museum.

Volcanoes, tsunamis, earthquakes... Examine how plate tectonics affect our world!

Watch two stories from ancient Greece that are animated as if they are vase paintings come to life.

In these videos, a biologist introduces us to the microbes that live all around us.

Challenge your friends to this Mesozoic Era card game.

We see with our eyes, but our brains do most of the work. Watch what happens when light bounces off an object and enters your eye. 

Take a look at some stories that were told along the Silk Road.

Discover how these deep sea creatures create their own light!

Astronomy is a BIG subject. We've brought learning about it down to size with these big ideas.

Zoom inside your cells for a fascinating look at chromosomes, DNA, genes, and more!