On March 14, tune in to the Smithsonian Science How live webcast, "Unlocking Hidden Worlds through Archaeology & Archives" with Molly Kamph. Learn how field discoveries and archival materials reveal untold stories about Neaderthals. Recommended for students in grades 3 - 8.
Carla Dove, director of our Feather Identification Lab, shares the story of Roxie Laybourne, whose pioneering work in forensic ornithology greatly improved the safety of flight.
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