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Arctic Science: DNA and the Peopling of Siberia
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Scientists from the University of Arizona are conducting Y chromosome research on native Siberians to try to determine whether there is a genetic affinity to North American native people. The rationale and direction of this research are explained here.

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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
08/24/2023
Bird Extinctions - Time Travel through Lava Tubes
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Dr. Helen James, an ornithologist at the National Museum of Natural History, explains what prehistoric evidence can tell you about bird extinctions. [29:15]

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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
07/01/2022
Camping with the Sioux: Fieldwork Diary of Alice Fletcher
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A fascinating site that presents the story of Alice Fletcher who traveled to Dakota Territory to live with Sioux women. Click on dates on the calendar for diary entries. Also includes historic photo gallery.

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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
08/24/2023
Ecosystem Change - Plotting with Plant Collections
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Plants are a resource that can help scientists measure change. This webcast digs into how plant specimens are studied to better understand ecosystem changes. [29:14]

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Science
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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
07/01/2022
The Evolution of Agriculture in Ants
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Discover the evolutionary history of farming ants from Dr. Ted Schultz, an entomologist at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. What can this study teach us? [34:02]

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Science
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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
07/01/2022
Exploring the Solar System with Antarctic Meteorites
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How can meteorites teach us about the early solar system? Check out this webcast with Dr. Cari Corrigan as she shares her discoveries from meteorites that landed in Antarctica. [34:48]

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Science
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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
07/01/2022
Forensic Ornithology- Bird Detective
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An ornithologist from the National Museum of Natural History shares her research studying birds that have been struck by airplanes. Find out what can be learned from these studies. [27:45]

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Science
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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
07/01/2022
Global Change - Reading Ocean Fossils
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In this webcast, Dr. Brian Huber, paleontologist, explains why tiny organisms called foraminifera are great indicators of changes in global environmental conditions. [29:16]

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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
07/01/2022
Global Volcanism Program: Krakatau
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The volcano Krakatau is in Indonesia. Learn about its background information, description, frequently asked questions, items of interest and useful links.

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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
08/24/2023
Global Volcanism Program: Volcanoes of the World
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The Smithsonian Institute presents a searchable database on volcanoes of the world. Search by region, volcano name, or eruption date. There is also a chronological list of large eruptions during the last 10,000 years.

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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
08/24/2023
How Fossils Explain the Rise of Dinosaurs
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Find out how this paleontologist believes dinosaurs rose to higher grounds following a mass extinction hundreds of thousands of years ago. [36:38]

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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
07/01/2022
How to Discover a New Mammal Species
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A zoologist from the National Museum of Natural History discusses his discovery of new mammals and why scientists are still looking for new mammals. What can finding new mammals tell us about Earth? [37:59]

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Science
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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
07/01/2022
Human Origins: Human Family Tree
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Find the human ancestor you are interested in and click on it either in the timeline or the list below for more details. Each fossil or reconstruction pictured includes links to more details about it.

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Social Studies
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Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Date Added:
08/24/2023