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Creatures of Light: Nature's BioluminescenceFrom glowworms to deep-sea fishes, immerse yourself in the mysterious and magica...- Titans of the Ice Age 3-DEncounter some of the Earth’s most awe-inspiring mammals, from saber-toothed cat...
- Fashion and The Field Museum Collection: Maria PintoLovers of art, style, and history alike will revel in the exhibition Fashion and...
- Abbott Hall of Conservation: Restoring EarthDiscover how The Field Museum is leading the way in conservation by putting scie...
- Dozin’ with the DinosSUE the T-rex is having a sleepover!
- Underground AdventureShrink to the size of a bug and discover the world beneath your feet!
- SUE the T. rexSee the largest, most complete T. rex ever discovered!
- Images of the AfterlifeTwo ancient Egyptian mummies from Field Museum collections will come face-to-fac...
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- Scenes from the Stone Age: The Cave Paintings of LascauxDiscovered by chance in 1940 by four teenagers, the Lascaux caves in southern Fr...
- Dozin’ with the DinosSUE the T-rex is having a sleepover!
- Living with WolvesWolves have more in common with humans than we ever could have imagined. C...
- Science, Off Script: Teens Take The FieldHave you ever wondered what you would do if you had insider access to The Field...
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Video: Leo on Bioluminescence
Thousands of feet below the ocean surface, some creatures create their own light known as "bioluminescence." Dive into biologist Leo Smith's ideas on bioluminescent fish.
Video: Discovering New Plant Species in the Amazon
During ECCo’s 25th Rapid Inventory, the team of botanists found 7 new plant species to science. Some are hard to reach, but ECCo field researchers are up to the challenge.
Expedition to Antarctica 2012
Spend the holidays near the snowy South Pole with Dr. Philipp Heck as he and his team prospect for meteorites and dive for stromatolites ("living fossils") in Antarctica!
Get Involved
Inspired by the Abbott Hall of Conservation Restoring Earth exhibit? Learn how you (and your family!) can get involved in local conservation.
News
Researchers Find Rare Chinese Coin Off Kenya's Coast
Leo Smith Talks Research, Fish, and Creatures of Light with Chicago Reader
ABC7's Frank Mathie Explores Creatures of Light