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Evolution of Life: Exploring the mysteries of Dinosaur, Japan National Museum of Nature and Science

Today, reptiles and birds are quite different animals. Studying dinosaurs however bridges the gap between the two. There are countless mysteries including the origin of dinosaurs, their increase in size, diversification, and their extinction. How much can we learn from the silent testimonies of fossils? Evolution of Saurischian Dinosaurs Saurischians…

Evolution of Life: From the Earth’s Origin through Human Existence, Japan National Museum of Nature and Science

Since their beginnings some four billion years ago, life forms have become increasingly diverse due to the ongoing process of environmental adaptation. Evolution involves an endless cycle of emergence and extinction of different species. Human beings, part of the mammal group which flourished following the demise of the dinosaurs, have…

Science and Technology in the Edo Period, Japan National Museum of Nature and Science

As civilization has evolved, curiosity has taken the form of a meticulous pursuit of knowledge. For instance, rough stone tools eventually were developed into precision machinery. The rapid progress of science has made our lives more convenient and comfortable; simultaneously creating new problems such as air and water pollution. This…