American Museum of Natural History
Published on Apr 20, 2015
You could easily mistake foraminifera fossils for flecks of dust, but these tiny specimens hold big insights about Earth’s climate. Scientific Assistant Bushra Hussaini, researcher Ellen Thomas, Curator Neil Landman, and intern Shaun Mahmood are preserving this invaluable collection.
For more about how fossil organisms reveal the record of a changing Earth, head over to the episode website: http://www.amnh.org/shelf-life/shelf-... \
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1203394. PI: Neil Landman. Co-PI: Ruth O’Leary. The Microfossil Digitization and Rehousing Project team would like to thank volunteer Linda Scalbom.
Shelf Life is a collection for curious minds—opening doors, pulling out drawers, and taking the lids off some of the incredible, rarely seen items in the American Museum of Natural History. Over 12 episodes, Shelf Life will explore topics like specimen preparation, learn why variety is vital, and meet some of the people who work in the Museum collections.
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