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Top Discoveries at the National Museum of Natural History in 2024

Fungus-farming ants, fossilized footprints and a prehistoric critter named after a Muppet are just a few of the year’s most notable findings

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To Bridge Heritage and Science, the Smithsonian’s Inclusive Education Programs Empower Learners Through Culture and Community

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After 50 Years, Scientists Still Love Lucy

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Meet the Scientist Decoding Human History in South America Through Giant Ground Sloth Fossils

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Fetching Fossils and Unwrapping Mannequins: Here’s What Happens When a Museum Exhibition Closes

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Honoring the Overlooked Contributions of Women Anthropologists in the National Anthropological Archives

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NMNH in Review: Top Discoveries by Museum Scientists in 2023

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Celebrate the Holiday Season with the Museum’s Stunning Collection of Blue Specimens

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Meet the Archaeologist Leading the Museum’s Repatriation Efforts

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“Endlessly Fascinating Devices”: Why the National Museum of Natural History is Exploring the Cultural Nature of Cellphones

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Meet the Smithsonian Scientist Studying the Mysterious Mongolian Deer Stones

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2022 in Review: The Year’s Top Discoveries by Museum Researchers

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Lucy’s Legacy: Celebrating the 48th Anniversary of Her Discovery with a Selfie

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For the Love of the Buffalo

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Community Archeology Helps Bridge Gap Between Science and Tradition

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When Was the World Our Oyster? We Asked the Anthropologist Investigating Sustainable Oyster Practices Through History

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10 Popular Scientific Discoveries From 2021

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Meet the Scientist Studying How Humans Started Eating Meat

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Say Hello to the Scientist Harvesting Clues About Ancient Gourds and Maize

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How Ancient Humans Helped Bring Pumpkins to Your Thanksgiving Table

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