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What the Summer Solstice Reveals About Earth, Nature, and the Night Sky

Discover the how summer solstice occurs and what it means for our planet.

Posted June 10, 2026
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How Years of Archaeological Fieldwork in Kenya Helped Unlock an Ancient Food Mystery

What did eastern Africa’s earliest herders really eat? New research involving Museum curator Dr. Elizabeth Sawchuk reveals a more complex story of survival and adaptation.

Posted June 4, 2026
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For the Birds: How the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protected Thousands of Species

Discover how the Migratory Bird Treaty Act transformed bird conservation, curbed the feather trade, and protects over 1,000 species today.

Posted May 27, 2026
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Beneath an Ohio Golf Course, a Young Explorer Makes a Rare Archaeological Discovery

In 2021, a boy's accidental discovery revealed a 2,000-year-old cache of stone tools. Now, a new study by CMNH researchers examines the mysteries hidden in the cache.

Posted May 19, 2026
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Once in a Blue Moon: A Rare Lunar Event Returns This May

A rare Blue Moon rises on May 31—learn more about this uncommon lunar event and how to observe it.

Posted May 12, 2026
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How to Help Wildlife in Your Own Backyard

Create a lasting, positive impact on the wildlife in your community with these few small steps.

Posted April 29, 2026
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Sustainability Made Visible: A Museum Built for the Planet

What does it take to make a museum sustainable? Learn how our new architecture puts sustainability front and center—and how these features helped us achieve LEED Platinum.

Posted April 20, 2026
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From Ancient Seas to Ice Age Giants: A Spotlight on Ohio Natural History

Discover Ohio’s natural history through fossils, artifacts, and stories of Earth's ancient past—all preserved in Museum collections.

Posted April 8, 2026
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What To Know About NASA’s Artemis II Launch

Take a closer look at the mission helping shape the future of human space exploration.

Posted April 1, 2026
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Why Millions of Birds are Migrating Through Ohio Right Now

Find out why so many birds travel through Ohio each spring, plus how and where you can spot some. 

Posted March 24, 2026
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Five Women Who Changed the Way We Understand Nature

Meet five women whose discoveries changed science—from fossils to wildlife to conservation.

Posted March 17, 2026
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Letters, Learning, and Local Discoveries: How Students From Cleveland and Kenya Unearthed Connections

This summer, Dr. Emma Finestone’s work in Kenya yielded new opportunities to connect students across the globe—and to inspire the next generation of archaeologists.

Posted October 29, 2025
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