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We believe in inspiring discovery, sharing engaging learning experiences, and uncovering solutions for a better world. And on the anniversary of the March for Science, we invite you to join us in seeing that vision through. Read more about Speak Up For Science
While SUE the T. rex is off display, there’s still a whole crew of dinos out to play. Take a tour of the Hall of Dinosaurs in Evolving Planet to get acquainted with some of SUE’s future neighbors, from fellow tyrannosaur Daspletosaurus to the super-tall sauropods. Read more about Meet SUE’s Future Neighbors: A Dino-Mite Tour Through the Hall of Dinosaurs
If King Tut or the Gilded Lady come to mind when you think about mummies, you’re probably not alone—but humans weren’t the only ones to be mummified. In fact, not only did animal mummies exist, their production made for a thriving business in ancient Egypt. Read more about More Mummy for Your Money: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt
One of the most important characteristics that scientists who study insects, arachnids & other spider relatives look at to determine new species is the genitalia (so, penises). Dr. Jason Dunlop, who researches fossil spiders in amber, shared this big discovery with us on our visit to Berlin. More Brain Scoop from the Museum für Naturkunde. Dr. Jason Dunlop The World Spider Catalogue Read more about This Fossil Arachnid Penis was a HUGE Discovery
Janet Hong is a Project Manager in our Exhibitions department at the Field. Some of the topics she’s worked on include tattooing, fashion design, Haitian Vodou, and bioluminescent animals. Most recently, she helped make Mummies a reality. Read more about Q&A with a Project Manager: The Making of Mummies and Other Exhibitions
Stephanie Hornbeck is our Head of Conservation. A specialist in ethnographic objects conservation, she treats a variety of artifact materials, including elephant ivory. Beyond her familiarity with ivory objects, Stephanie has a personal interest in the biological conservation of elephants, which are endangered animals. Read more about Q&A with a Conservator: The Complex Cultural Use History of Elephant Ivory
Why compost? Food scraps are the number one material sent to landfills by weight—more than paper and plastic combined. When food sits in landfills to decompose, it’s trapped by tons of other garbage and emits methane and carbon dioxide as it breaks down. Read more about Every Scrap Counts: How to Start Small with Composting
Berlin's Natural History Museum exists as a witness to history. For more than 200 years its scientists have pursued research in the face of world wars and bombings, political turmoil, and an ever-changing planet. We were invited to share the Museum's past, as they look toward the future. Read more about The Story of the Museum für Naturkunde
We’ve spent 125 years making discoveries across 4.6 billion years of Earth’s history—and we’re just getting started. Much like the natural world around us, the Field Museum is constantly evolving. Now, in our anniversary year, we’re renewing our dedication to science and Earth’s future. Read more about Our Mission: A Commitment to Earth’s Future
True to their name, woodpeckers hammer away at wood with their beaks. And when they do, they can experience forces of 1,200 to 1,400 g’s—about 14 times more g-force than what it takes for a human to get a concussion. Read more about What Signs of Possible Brain Damage in Woodpeckers Could Mean for Protecting Human Brains