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How do spiders make their webs? Turns out it’s in their DNA. Spider expert and American Museum of Natural History curator Cheryl Y. Hayashi discusses her research into spider silk.
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Susan Perkins answers students' questions about microbes. She is a microbiologist at the American Museum of Natural History and curator of the exhibit "The Secret World Inside You." Part of the "Ask a Scientists About" series.
Ana Luz Porzecanski is a conservation biologist at the American Museum of Natural History. In this episode, she answers students' questions about the diversity of animal and plant life in Cuba. Part of the "Ask a Scientist About" series.
Ana Luz Porzecanski answers students' questions about Cuba in this video interview. She's a conservation biologist at the American Museum of Natural History. Part of the "Ask a Scientist About" series.
The American Museum of Natural History has more than 33 million artifacts and specimens in their scientific collections. This episode provides an overview of the various objects found in the museum. Some are centuries-old specimens, while others are entirely new types of specialized exhibits. However, the entire collection is an irreplaceable record of life on Earth. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
Chris Raxworthy is a herpetologist at the American Museum of Natural History. In this episode, he answers students' questions about the various animals found in Cuba. Part of the "Ask a Scientist About" series.
The story of the coelacanth shows how natural history collections can yield answers and inspire questions for hundreds of years. Ichthyology Curator Melanie L. J. Stiassny presents the ultimate fish tale and offers a primer on specimen prep. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
What do crocodiles and leopards have in common? Century-old specimens of both are helping to decode the biodiversity of ecosystems that are under threat today. Researcher Evon Hekkala and curator Joel Cracraft help unravel the mystery of cryptic species. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
Getting a giant squid from New Zealand to New York is no easy feat. Curator Neil Landman tells the tale of a sizable specimen’s journey to the collections at the American Museum of Natural History, and Curator Mark Siddall explains why this giant cephalopod has a new name. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
One of the most famous dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History depicts a battle between two gigantic animals: the sperm whale and giant squid. But unlike most dioramas in the museum’s halls, this scene has never been witnessed. Paleontologists Neil Landman and John Flynn explain how scientists know that these two creatures do encounter one another.
Astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History are searching through early photographs of the night sky in an effort to digitize the collection of photographs. Also in this episode, they discuss the advancement of astronomical instrumentation through the ages. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
Theodore Roosevelt was a great lover of nature long before he became president. From boyhood throughout his adult life, Roosevelt's enthusiasm for conservation was encouraged and shaped by several influential figures. Early on, Roosevelt's uncle, Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, inspired his nephew with his tireless struggles on behalf of conservation policy. One of his greatest political allies in the crusade to preserve America's natural beauty was Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service.
In this episode, Herpetology Curator Darrell Frost discusses the science of classification, also known as taxonomy. Taxonomy has gone through significant changes during history, and technological advances have also impacted how scientists classify animals, plants, and other objects. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.
Provides an overview of some natural and human-made wonders of the world. Natural forces created mountains and canyons, unique bodies of water, and diverse ecosystems. People made ancient cliff dwellings, Stonehenge, pyramids, the Great Wall, and Hoover Dam, some very significant structures. All reveal the history of earth and its inhabitants.
The tragic 2013-2015 Ebola outbreak in West Africa shocked the world. Computational geneticist Pardis Sabeti and disease ecologist Lina Moses explain the science behind how this event became the largest Ebola outbreak in history. Part of the “Think Like a Scientist” series.
African penguins are critically endangered. Their colonies have been reduced by 70 percent in the last decade. Commercial fishing is a great factor in the penguins' population decline as the world's oceans are being overfished. With penguin chicks’ growth and health in crisis, a hands-on rescue strategy could sustain struggling colonies while conservationists work to ensure the species’ survival.
Ana Luz Porzecanski is a conservation biologist who studies wildlife, ecosystems, and the interactions between humans and nature. She also explores ways for various species to coexist and thrive in the same environment. Part of the "Meet the Ologist" series.
Venomous animals have evolved a variety of mechanisms that deliver toxins to would-be predators and prey. Curator Mark Siddall discusses some of the anatomical features these venomous animals have adapted.
Ana Luz Porzecanski is a conservation biologist. She studies wildlife and ecosystems. In this interview, she discusses how humans and nature can coexist and thrive together. Part of the "Meet the Ologist" series.
In this episode, marine biologists take a close look at microscopic images of "super corals." The images reveal a dynamic interaction between colorful algae and the coral they inhabit. Part of the "Super Corals" series.
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Resources to teach younger students about animals
A collection containing 58 resources, curated by DIAGRAM Center
3D models and images of the entire periodic table of elements
A collection containing 118 resources, curated by Library Lyna
Biology related concepts
A collection containing 59 resources, curated by Benetech
Collection of anatomy resources
A collection containing 21 resources, curated by Benetech
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