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Jessica Portner
Stories By This Author
Earth's Green Giant
Fossil bones of Gnatalie, the long-necked dinosaur, on display in NHM's new wing, were prepared in the Dinosaur Lab.
Painting L.A.'s First Skyscraper
One colorful scene in the soon-to-be-unveiled masterpiece mural by Artist Barbara Carrasco is this detail, which uplifts the story of L.A.’s first skyscraper—City Hall.
Wonder Girls
A contingent of 8 to 18-year-olds spent three inspirational days at NHM learning from experts about fossils, mammals, and oceans, and discovering the many stepping stones to careers in science, technology, engineering and math.