Science Blog

Campaign Snapshot

Our transformation will change the way visitors engage with science and the natural world. Through this project, we are elevating the Museum’s place in our community.

Posted October 20, 2023

Dr. Sawchuk Co-Organizes First Ancient DNA Conference in Africa

We are all connected to Africa through our DNA. When we talk about our shared human past, we need to include African scholars and communities in the conversation.

Posted June 15, 2023

Dr. Sawchuk Makes NSF's Top 10 Most-Read Research Stories of 2022

Dr. Ebeth Sawchuk and colleagues published the largest ancient DNA study to date on ancient African foragers.

Posted January 19, 2023

Exploring Our Past, Envisioning Our Future: New Curator Dr. Emma Finestone on the Museum’s Transformation

Posted October 26, 2022

An Opportunity to Democratize Science: New Curator Dr. Elizabeth Sawchuk on the Museum’s Transformation

Posted October 26, 2022

Central Asia: A Key Region for Our Ancient Relatives

New research suggests that Central Asia may have been an important area for hominin migration around 700,000–100,000 years ago.

Posted October 21, 2022

Experience Preview: The Evolving Life Wing

New Museum wing will explore the connections among all living things.

Posted October 6, 2022

Support from the Jones Day Foundation

The Museum recently received a $300,000 grant from the Jones Day Foundation in support of the Transforming the World of Discovery campaign.

Posted October 5, 2022

Human Health & Evolutionary Medicine: Exploring the Intersection of Environment, Genetics, and Culture

Posted October 5, 2022

Curator Perspectives

Dr. Gavin Svenson and Dr. Nicole Burt share their thoughts on the Museum's future Biological Processes Wing.

Posted October 5, 2022

The Economic Value of the Transformation

Posted August 11, 2022

By Community. For Community.

Posted August 10, 2022