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Slash 'extremely honoured and humbled' after snake species is named after him

Scientists have named a newly-discovered species of snake after life-long serpent lover Slash.

BANG Premier · Aug 21

Archaeopteryx, one of the world's first proto birds, has a set of weird, never-before-seen features, new study reveals

Iconic transition species between dinosaurs and birds may have had weird 'teeth' on roof of its mouth and a highly mobile tongue, study reveals

LiveScience · Feb 13

Ed Burke’s Field Museum move may not have been unusual, but it shouldn’t be the norm

This is a warning to everyone else in the political business who thinks its OK to make an oblique threat that is never followed through on. Don’t do it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2024

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Field Museum worker testifies about phone call with then-Ald. Ed BurkeL ‘I perceived it as a threat.’

Prosecutors say the former City Council dean was upset that he had failed to land an internship at the Field Museum for the daughter of a close friend.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2023

Field Museum’s newest dinosaur crowned ‘Sobek’

Of 31,000-plus online votes cast to name the Spinosaurus fossil, Sobek was tops, beating out Sandy, Sabah.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Field Museum redefines the face of science with new exhibition

The second installment of the exhibition highlights the story of “punk rock paleontologist” Jingmai O’Connor, the museum’s dinosaur curator.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023

Shedd, Field Museum, Art Institute saw thousands of visitors over NASCAR, July Fourth weekend

While attendance at Field and Art Institute were similar to previous years, Shedd saw more than double the amount of visitors on Monday, the day after the race, leading to long lines.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023

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Return of Chonkosaurus: notorious turtle spotted on Chicago River

The massive snapping turtle, estimated to weigh about 35 pounds, went viral after being spotted sunbathing on a rusted metal chain in the Chicago River last month.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2023

Field Museum debuts Spinosaurus exhibit featuring largest predatory dinosaur

The newest addition to the Field Museum on Chicago’s lakefront will give visitors a glimpse of the largest predatory dinosaur yet discovered

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Huge ‘river monster’ dinosaur unveiled at Field Museum

The semiaquatic Spinosaurus, which lived about 95 million years ago, is 46 feet long.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023

Move over, Sue. Make room for Spinosaurus, the world’s largest predatory dinosaur

The Field Museum plans to unveil a cast created from fossils of the 46-footlong dinosaur June 3.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2023

Field Museum aims to shake off misconceptions about Hula dancing

Exhibit educates visitors about the real Hula and Hawaiian Islanders’ connections to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2023

Chonkosaurus, where are you? The hunt for Chicago’s celebrity snapping turtle

A team of journalists and an expert from the Field Museum set out this week to find the renowned reptile that had recently been spotted on the Chicago River.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Museum Campus to adjust operations for NASCAR Chicago Street Race

The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium announced their hours of operation for June 28 through July 3.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023

Things to do in Chicago March 30-April 5: The Mix

Snarky Puppy in concert, “First Kings of Europe” at the Field Museum, and Gus Giordano Dance are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023

Lollapalooza will generate 3 times the economic activity of NASCAR race in less time, analysis finds

Based on details of NASCAR deal and a newly released study of Lolla’s economic impact, commissioned by the festival’s organizers, the Lolla deal looks more advantageous for the city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

Field Museum scientists discover rare gold-throated hummingbird hybrid

The scientists, at first, thought they’d discovered a new species.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023

Field Museum staff votes to unionize

About 300 workers will become members of Council 31 of the American Federation of State, county and Municipal Employees.

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Zenger · Mar 9, 2023

Significance Of A South American Artifact That Has Become A Tradition

The history of the Wari empire tells the history how it formed many traditions prior to the Inca and what carries into culture.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2023

No, ‘zombie’ fungus isn’t coming for us, Field Museum researcher says — despite growing on HBO viewers

“The Last of Us” is a hit series, but the museum’s collection of more than 200,000 fungal specimens offers a reality check about the bug-killing menace.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2023

Field Museum shows off 3,000-year-old sword once believed to be a replica

The sword will be displayed at the entrance to the upcoming exhibit, “First Kings of Europe,” which will transport visitors back 5,000 years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2023

Chicago museums offering free admission days this winter — here’s when, where

The Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute, Field Museum and more are free on select days for Illinois residents.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Why does this Field Museum scientist live in Madagascar? Because that’s where you find the oddest creatures.

Of the Chicago museum’s 150 or so scientists, Steve Goodman is the only one who’s permanently in the field. For 35 years, he has worked in the island nation whose isolation makes it one of the planet’s most biologically rich places.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

City’s unhoused population fight to stay warm after storm, Field Museum workers file for union election and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

Field Museum workers file for union election

Staff members are pushing for a vote on whether to affiliate with Council 31 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

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