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Albuquerque, NM – A new scientific study co-authored by New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Curator of Biosciences Dr. Jason Malaney reveals new secrets about a lineage of tiny mammals that dwell in New Mexico’s high mountain peaks.
“The story of these shrews reminds us that even the smallest animals can teach us big lessons about evolution, resilience, and vulnerability,” said Dr. Anthony Fiorillo, Executive Director at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
Published in the Journal of Mammalogy, the study evaluated genetic differences plus climatic and habitat preferences of different populations... Read More...
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is embarking on its first major facility renovation in decades, including a redesigned museum entrance and box office, refreshed exhibition spaces, and infrastructure improvements.
“We’re looking forward to significant enhancements at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Our goal is to create a more engaging and easily navigable experience for all our visitors that ensures a strong future for the Museum," said Executive Director Dr. Anthony Fiorillo. “To facilitate improvements to the visitor experience and the Museum’s long-term impact, we will need to close temporarily.”
During the renovation, the Museum’s lobby will be enlarged to improve traffic flow and allow for more efficient... Read More...
Albuquerque, NM – A new species of dinosaur notable for its long, distinctive claws has been discovered in Mongolia by an international research team that included New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Executive Director Dr. Anthony Fiorillo.
“This work not only opens up new possibilities for research on a little-understood family of dinosaurs, but it also showcases how international partnerships play a key role in our museum’s research,” said Dr. Fiorillo. “Research on a dinosaur discovered in Mongolia, led by researchers in Hokkaido, Japan, has implications for research on this unique group of dinosaurs around the world.”
The research, titled “Didactyl therizinosaur with a preserved keratinous claw from the Late Cretaceous of Mongolia,” was published in the scientific... Read More...
Albuquerque, NM – A recent study co-authored by a New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science researcher sheds new light on an ancient species of mammal that evolved shortly after the demise of the dinosaurs, one that has vexed scientists for more than a century.
“This new and important study that sheds light on the history of life on our planet is another example of how the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science continues to be a science-based institution bringing unique stories into the public domain,” said Dr. Anthony Fiorillo, Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS).
The study, published in the academic journal Scientific Reports on March 11, identifies a nearly complete... Read More...
Albuquerque, NM – A paper co-authored by New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Biosciences Curator Dr. Jason Malaney on the need to collaboratively develop collection infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries was published in the world-renowned journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
“Projects like this showcase the value of local and international partnerships.” said New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Executive Director Dr. Anthony Fiorillo. " Our museum is proud to work with partners in our own backyard and around the world, and one such collaboration in Mongolia yielded a groundbreaking study published in one of the scientific world’s most prestigious journals.”
The study, titled “Global natural history infrastructure... Read More...