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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...
Albuquerque, NM – A new genus and species of ’demon-toothed’ prehistoric fish that lived more than 300 million years ago was uncovered in Socorro County by a research associate from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.
In December, a paper published in ‘Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan’ identifies the newly discovered genus and species as Daemodontiscus harrisae. The full paper is available HERE.
The new genus and species was named for New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Research Associate Susan Harris, who uncovered the partial skull fossil of the new genus and species in... Read More...