Make some noise for Fossil Friday! Corythosaurus was a duck-billed dinosaur that lived in what is now North America. Its name is a nod to the helmets worn by Corinthians in ancient Greece: This species’ strange skull is capped by a crescent-shaped helmet that contains extended tubes, which form elaborate nasal passages. See it up close in the Museum’s Hall of Ornithischian Dinosaurs. Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4brkWaP Photo: Image no. K505_02 / © AMNH Library #museums #naturalhistory #fossils #paleontology #dinosaurs
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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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Research alert! A new study finds that an extremely well-preserved fossil of Triarthrus eatoni from upstate New York has an additional set of legs underneath its head. By making comparisons with another well-preserved trilobite species, Olenoides serratus from British Columbia, researchers from the Museum and Nanjing University in China have proposed a model for how appendages were attached to the head in relation to the grooves in the exoskeleton. “The number of these segments and how they are associated with other important traits, like eyes and legs, is important for understanding how arthropods are related to one another, and therefore, how they evolved,” said Melanie Hopkins, curator and chair of the Museum’s Division of Paleontology. Read about the research: https://bit.ly/3MJJD8K Photos: D. Kim / © AMNH #trilobite #fossils #museums #paleontology #research
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Mark your calendars for Monday, September 23, for the NYC premiere of The Wayfinders film series! This collection of short documentaries brings audiences closer to Indigenous communities worldwide, showcasing their leadership in sustaining our planet during a time of global climate change. First up: See Indai Apai Darah (Mother, Father, Blood), directed by Kynan Tegar. Set amidst the destruction of mass deforestation in Borneo, this short documentary follows a young girl who makes a magical discovery while out in the woods and learns of the brave deeds of her elders. Directed by Bryan Gunnar Cole, Niitstitapi (The Real People) is told through the eyes of members of each of the four bands of the Blackfoot Confederacy. This film explores themes of cultural revival and permanence—and how those values are practiced in daily life. Ngarridurndeng Kured (We Going Home Now), directed by Emma Masters, explores the aftermath of British colonialism and wildfires in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia as the Bininj Nawarddeken return to their traditional homelands and ways of living in the bush. Stay after the screenings for a moderated talkback with the filmmakers and key players. This program, an extension of the Margaret Mead Film Festival, is hosted in collaboration with the Wayfinders Circle for #ClimateWeekNYC. Explore the slate of programs and events taking place at the Museum throughout September in conjunction with Climate Week NYC: https://bit.ly/3XHUWDx Pawanka Fund Nia Tero Climate Group #film #filmfestival #museums
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Join us on Wednesday, September 25, during #ClimateWeekNYC for a conversation that will explore innovative perspectives and approaches that help us live as part of natural ecosystems and address the pressing global challenge of climate change on health. Museum President Sean Decatur will moderate this conversation, investigating the pivotal roles of scientific research, policy initiatives, and cultural strategies in creating actionable solutions that aim to create a more sustainable and healthier future for all. Panelists include Priya Basil, Jainey Bavishi, Dave A. Chokshi, MD, and Tolullah Oni. This event is free with RSVP! For more details and to reserve tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/3z9CyuV Wellcome Trust Climate Group #museums #climatechange #thingstodoinnyc
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This week at the Museum: From Monday through Wednesday, 11 am to 4 pm, the Inside Out Project Photobooth truck will be parked in Theodore Roosevelt Park, on the Columbus Avenue side of the Museum. Have your portrait taken and your stories heard in anticipation of #ClimateWeekNYC. You’ll be asked to reflect on the question, “As climate change reshapes our lives, what stories of transformation and dreams of a healthier future do you carry with you?” Select images will be displayed in the Portraits on Climate and Health: Dreams We Carry installation in the Museum’s Ellen V. Futter Gallery beginning September 23. These installations are part of Canopy, Wellcome Trust's citizen art and science festival, bringing health to the heart of Climate Week NYC. Details: https://bit.ly/3z9POQa Photos: A. Keding / © AMNH #thingstodoinnyc #museums Climate Group
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It’s a stupendous Fossil Friday with Stupendemys geographicus, the “stupendous turtle.” This reptile lived during the Late Miocene some 5 million years ago, and it’s one of the largest turtles to have ever existed. Scientists think this giant’s carapace could grow up to 7.9 ft (2.4 m) long and that it could weigh up to 2,524 lbs (1,145 kg). Stupendemys geographicus is a pleurodire, or side-necked turtle, closely related to the living Podocnemis genus. No skull of Stupendemys has ever been found. The sculpted skull used in this exhibit is based on that of another very large pleurodire thought to be related to Stupendemys. See it up close in the Hall of Vertebrate Origins! Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4brkWaP Photo: © AMNH #museums #naturalhistory #fossils
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Join us on Monday, September 23, for an extension of the Margaret Mead Film Festival with the New York premiere of The Wayfinders film series during #ClimateWeekNYC. This powerful collection of short documentaries brings audiences closer to Indigenous communities worldwide, showcasing their leadership in sustaining our planet during a time of global climate change. This program is hosted in collaboration with the Wayfinders Circle. For more details and to reserve tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/4gj0NaP #thingstodoinnyc #film #climatechange Climate Group Pawanka Fund Nia Tero
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Join us at the Inside Out Project Photobooth truck from 9/9–9/11 in Theodore Roosevelt Park on the Columbus Avenue side of the Museum to have your portrait taken and your stories heard in anticipation of #ClimateWeekNYC. You’ll be asked to reflect on the question, “As climate change reshapes our lives, what stories of transformation and dreams of a healthier future do you carry with you?” Select images will be displayed in the Portraits on Climate and Health: Dreams We Carry installation at the Museum beginning 9/23, which is part of Canopy, Wellcome Trust’s citizen art and science festival. Details: https://bit.ly/3z9POQa #climatechange #thingstodoinnyc Climate Group
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A few weeks ago, over 500 high school students presented their research to more than 1,000 attendees at the NYC Science Research Mentoring Consortium Symposium. The Museum leads the Consortium, a network of 28 programs that provide mentored high school research experiences for NYC teens. Each student spent at least 100 hours working with a scientist mentor on their research project, which included topics like neuroscience, ecology, genetics, quantum physics, engineering, and more. Through this experience, students develop research, communication, collaboration, and critical scientific thinking skills. Based on the Museum’s longitudinal studies, we can expect at least 75 percent of this diverse group of students to enter STEM and STEM-enabled careers. Congrats to all these young scientists! Learn more about the Consortium: https://bit.ly/3XrO6mt Photos: A. Keding / © AMNH #museums #STEM #nyc
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🚨 We have some exciting news to share! Join us online on September 25 during Climate Week NYC for the launch of the NY Climate Education Hub, a platform designed to support and enhance climate education across New York State. This 1 hour 15-minute event, hosted by the American Museum of Natural History, the Climate and Resilience Education Task Force (CRETF), and SubjectToClimate, will feature a dynamic panel discussion with leading educators, policymakers, and thought leaders in the field. Why attend? You'll gain insights into how climate change education is being integrated across all grade levels and subjects, and you'll be among the first to explore the teaching resources and materials offered by the NY Climate Education Hub. Fun fact: Our speakers are key figures in pioneering environmental education in New York State! 🌱 Mark your calendar and RSVP today to be part of this important conversation 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xibnav #ClimateEducation #ClimateAction #TeachClimateNY #ClimateWeekNYC