aerial view of waves on a beach
Naturalist
In Hot Water
As the ocean temperature continues to rise, how are the Pacific’s flora and fauna faring, adapting— or not—and how can people help?
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A bear appears to wave from the comfort of a backyard pool. Photo courtesy of Maria Jose Govea.
Naturalist
Sun’s Out, Bears Out!
We’re diving into the curious phenomenon of bears in pools with our bear experts and local observers to learn what to do when encountering a vibey bear in your backyard. 
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House Finch Collection Drawer
Wildfire Smoke in Bird Feathers
NHM researchers look at dirty feathers to understand the effects of wildfire smoke on birds
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Juniper seeds
Solving a Juniper Seed Mystery at La Brea Tar Pits
How identifying a mysterious fossil seed reveals Ice Age climate change
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Bat Specimens from the Mammalogy Collection laid back to back with their specimen tags visible
Research and Collections
Digitized Mammals
How the new digitization project Ranges is unlocking the potential of NHM's Mammalogy Collection
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Tropical reef with fish swimming around it
Science of SpongeBob: Marine Protected Areas
How can we preserve Bikini Bottoms around the world?
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Launch pad for the Ariane 6 for Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana
Research and Collections
Spaceport Fossils from French Guiana
How one small step for a spaceport in French Guiana led to a giant leap for Pleistocene fossils
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Blue-grey gnatcatcher on Laurel Sumac from the Irwindale burn area
Nature in L.A.
Ash and Green Shoots
Wildfires can leave scars on our psyches and the landscape. Community Science Program Manager Sam Tayag discusses finding solace in witnessing nature’s recovery.
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Coyote Tar Pits Illustration
Coyotes: Howling from the Ice Age
How coyotes survived the Ice Age extinction
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Fire north of Montrose-La Crescenta, November 1933.
Research and Collections
How Los Angeles Moved Uncomfortably Close to Mountain Wildfires
A look at L.A.'s growth toward wildfires through historic images from the Seaver Center
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