Research alert! Two new fossils of a mouse-sized animal from the age of dinosaurs indicate that early mammals grew more slowly and lived longer than their modern descendants—rewriting our understanding of the lives of the very earliest mammals. An international study led by researchers at National Museums Scotland and published today in the journal Nature, compares two Krusatodon kirtlingtonensis fossils discovered decades apart in Scotland’s Isle of Skye. One of the fossils, the only juvenile Jurassic mammal skeleton known to science, was discovered in 2016 by Roger Benson, the Museum’s Macaulay Curator in the Division of Paleontology, and colleagues. “These fossils are among the most complete mammals from this time period in the world,” said Elsa Panciroli, the lead author of the study and an associate researcher of paleobiology at National Museums Scotland. Learn how these small animals give us unprecedented insights into the lives of early mammals: https://bit.ly/4dbKcTO Image: © Maija Karala #paleontology #museums #research #mammals
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The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
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At 122 ft (37.2 m) long, Patagotitan mayorum is the Museum’s largest dinosaur on display and one of the largest animals to have ever walked the Earth! This gigantic herbivore, which lived some 95 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous, was heavier than 10 African elephants—tipping the scales at roughly 70 tons. In fact, The Titanosaur is so big that it barely fits in the Museum’s halls: It’s longer than the gallery it sits in—and its head, which would graze the ceiling, extends outwards toward the elevator banks!
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Why do we use the term PATHWAYS instead of ‘pipeline’ in our longitudinal study of youth persistence in STEM careers? Many researchers, including our team, have raised concerns about the “pipeline” metaphor: it implies a single linear path and not the heterogeneity of #pathways. The #pipeline framing ignores the systemic inequities of science learning contexts that have posed disruptions and obstacles to youth’s #STEM pursuits; and masks the cultural and contextual features of youth’s lived experiences that serve as assets and resources. In a NEW paper out in Teachers College Record last week, we describe our study’s methodological and conceptual approach to these concerns. We offer alternative ways to measure and understand pathways through our NSF-funded #longitudinal study which is mixed methods and relies on survey, social network and interview data. Dr Anna MacPherson, the first author, explained: “To collect information about where youth and new adults were located along their professional pathway and measure constructs we hypothesized might be related to their chosen pathways, we had to design a new survey instrument in the first year of the study. In our paper, we describe the way we selected published scales that measure key constructs of interest (e.g., belonging, science identity, flourishing) and summarize our first year of data collection. In this project, we challenge the typical "pipeline" metaphor by interrogating what is meant by a “STEM” pathway, measuring constructs not typically measured in STEM pipeline research, endeavoring to make our measures intersectional, and imagining alternative outcomes in addition to “staying in STEM." We hope that these methods and alternative conceptions will help other researchers who are also studying youth pathways! https://lnkd.in/e8gVx6RM Staying in Science Research team: Preeti Gupta, Rachel Chaffee, Jennifer Adams, Anna MacPherson, Alan Daly, Peter Bjorklund Jr., Ph.D., Lois Wu, Jahneal Francis, MPH, CPH, Lucie Lagodich, Priya-Syrina H., Coral Braverman, Mahmoud Abouelkheir #informal #learning #STEM #pathways #youth #museums #research
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A new giant-screen film is on view in the Museum’s LeFrak Theater, starting today! In Turtle Odyssey, discover the wondrous life of a sea turtle named Bunji, from hatchling to adulthood, and the great migration undertaken by generations before her. As this turtle leaves the rookery on the Great Barrier Reef and swims hundreds of miles, she encounters many marine animals—including humpback whales, parrot fish, and even a great white shark—as well as threats to her survival, like plastic waste. Beat the heat, visit the Museum, and enjoy this immersive giant-screen film on a 40-foot-high, 66-foot-wide screen with state-of-the-art digital sound! For showtimes and more, visit: https://bit.ly/4cSMQOg
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Kick off your Fourth of July with the national bird, the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)! The Museum’s Bald Eagle Diorama depicts a scene set near Alaska’s Chilkat River. Around November, when the chum salmon spawn and then die, Bald Eagles old and young congregate in numbers to feed upon salmon carcasses. This majestic bird of prey has a wide range throughout North America, soaring high in the sky with a wingspan of up to 8.5 ft (2.6 m)! You can spot this raptor in the Hall of North American Birds. The Museum is open today from 10 am–5:30 pm! Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4brkWaP Photo: © AMNH
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What the heck is a nudibranch? Join marine biologist and Museum Curator Jessica Goodheart for a deep dive into the wild world of nudibranchs, including her research on the fascinating ways they defend themselves! Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4bz0ftv #marinebiology #research #museums #nudibranch #STEM
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Thanks to AMNH PRIDE, a resource group for LQBTQ+ individuals and allies at the American Museum of Natural History, for representing our museum community at the NYC Pride March this past weekend! About 35 of our museum colleagues marched with a total of close to 60 participants, including friends and family. #MuseumsAreForEveryone
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What exactly IS a fossil? Can a fossil be a plant, or a footprint? Does a fossil have to be a dinosaur? From beautiful amber to ancient DNA, the fossil record of Earth stretches back hundreds of millions of years. In this video, Macauley Curator Roger Benson explains how a fossil is different from a skeleton, and shows many of the types of fossils that have helped paleontologists to understand the history of life on our planet. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eXCe8YgF #fossils #paleontology #museum #naturalhistory #dinosaurs
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The iconic frog-eating bat (Trachops cirrhosus), best known for hunting amphibians in the Neotropics, is one of the most easily recognizable bat species. But new research, led by Angelo Soto-Centeno, who is joining the Museum as an assistant curator in the Department of Mammalogy next month, along with Museum Curator Nancy Simmons and colleagues at the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Oficial) in Brazil, suggests that these bats actually comprise three separate species across their range—knowledge that’s vital for future conservation efforts. “Frog-eating bats are very iconic and easy to identify, with long woolly fur, large ears, and wartlike protrusions on its chin and snout that make it very recognizable,” Soto-Centeno said. “But that has led to underestimation of its diversity. Detailed taxonomic accounts like this are the first step for making effective conservation decisions concerning these animals.” Read more about their results, published today in the journal American Museum Novitates, in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3zpZC8r Photo: © Sherri and Brock Fenton #bats #research #mammalogy #conservation #biodiversity
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Mark your calendars for Friday, July 12! Manhattanhenge returns for a lecture and block party celebrating the last opportunity to see the Manhattanhenge Effect this year. Join Museum Senior Scientist Jackie Faherty for a 3D presentation about the science and history behind the phenomenon when the setting Sun perfectly aligns with the cross streets of the grid of Manhattan. After the program, join us for a spectacular Manhattanhenge viewing event outdoors! For more details and to reserve tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/3z96ZB8 #museums #nyc #thingstodoinnyc
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