The Beginnings of Butterflies

A sweeping new study by over 80 scientists including NHM researcher Vijay Barve identifies that butterflies originated in North or Central America 100 million years ago.
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 Wonder Girls

A contingent of 8 to 18-year-olds spent three inspirational days at NHM learning from experts about fossils, mammals, and oceans, and discovering the many stepping stones to careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Bugs For Life

NHM researchers’ ambitious plan to DNA barcode every insect species in CA—before it’s too late
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There's a Feather for That

Bird Curator Allison Shultz lays out the surprising powers of plumage and how understanding feathers helps humans—and helps humans to help birds.
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How Old Is Your Oak?

A How-to by NHMLAC
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Ponding!

A How-to by NHMLAC
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Edible Garden Fun Facts

Mulch and drip irrigation keep our Edible Gardens bountiful without wasting water. Learn more about the tastiest part of NHM's Nature Gardens in the video below.
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Wildflower Power

The Museum's manager of horticulture, Daniel Feldman, has tips on how you can create a rainbow of super blooms in your garden this spring without guzzling too much water. 
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Global Community Science

How crowd-sourced science projects like the City Nature Challenge fuel research to protect our planet
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Geek Out in an Ice Age Daydream

Tar AR brings Ice Age animals back to L.A.
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