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What's driving the rapid evolution of fish in this river? Ichthyologists are working with geographers and hydrologists to find out.
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To explore how changing climate patterns may affect already-threatened primates, biologists studied how populations of four monkey species in Central and South America respond to El Niño.
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Two satellites from NASA's Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) are monitoring the effects of climate change on our blue planet.
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Two new studies lend insight into the formation of brown dwarfs and shift our understanding of these mysterious objects towards one end of the "star–planet" spectrum.
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Will scientists finally track down the elusive source of this powerful space radiation?
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Why is it that humans can speak but chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, cannot? Brain scans are showing how humans handle language.
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In the race to develop new and better cancer treatments, molecular biologists are delving into the human papillomaviruses's (HPV) evolutionary tree to uncover the mechanisms of cancer causation.
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Scientists are uncovering the genetic markers that contribute to obesity so they can better understand the disease.
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February 2010
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Museum Programs
February 10th
Join us for an evening of activities, a discussion of the planetarium show with scientists, and the sharing of curriculum materials.
Use Museum resources to help your students overcome difficulties in understanding Biological Evolution. Available for credit from the NYC Afterschool Professional Development Program (p-credit).
Visit the Traveling the Silk Road exhibition and embark on a journey to explore trade, communication, and cultural exchange. Examine the people, places, and the human-environment in this 90-minute hands-on student class. Limited availability through June 2010.
Combining their love of learning and scientific knowledge, Teaching Volunteers provide FREE 45-minute Guided Field Trip Explorations, making connections to the rich diversity along the Silk Road.
There's a reason we're the top field trip destination in New York City: tons of exhibits, programs, and classes for students and teachers! We are experts in helping you make the most of your time at the Museum.
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