Discover Magazine on MSN2h
Prehistoric Mammals' Dark Fur Was Key to Survival
A discovery about the dark fur of early mammals confirms long-held theories about their evolutionary and ecological behavior.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN13h
A Hunter Was Out Looking for Deer in West Texas. He Found a Rare Mammoth Tusk Instead
A hunter was out looking for deer at a private ranch in West Texas when he spotted something unusual sticking out of the ...
How big brains and flexible skulls led to the evolution of modern birds
Modern birds are the living relatives of dinosaurs. Take a look at the features of flightless birds like chickens and ...
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15 Years Later, the National Museum of Natural History Is Still Asking What It Means to Be Human
Koch Hall of Human Origins,” which opened 15 years ago. Smithsonian's Human Origins Program. What does it mean to be human ...