RALEIGH — It’s long been known that dolphins possess keen intelligence and self awareness – a trait once thought to be uniquely human. And dolphins have fascinated humans for centuries. Some ancient cultures even worshipped dolphins and condemned anyone who harmed them.
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February 18, 2013 - 3:44pm
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February 13, 2013 - 3:17pm
The Institute of Museum and Library Services today named the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences as a National Medal for Museum and Library Services finalist.
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February 7, 2013 - 5:04pm
Spend an afternoon learning about famed naturalist Charles Darwin, take a closer look at his theories and their impact on modern science, and meet some of the scientists who are continuing his work when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Darwin Day on Saturday, February 16, 9am-
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February 5, 2013 - 12:43pm
Watch the video of today's in-flight downlink from the International Space Station (ISS) with NASA astronaut and North Carolina native Dr. Tom Marshburn on the Museum's Livestream account!
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January 29, 2013 - 11:54am
Visit the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and witness a live in-flight downlink from the International Space Station (ISS) with NASA astronaut and North Carolina native Dr. Tom Marshburn.
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January 28, 2013 - 5:39pmCome join us at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for the 16th annual Groundhog Day celebration, Saturday, February 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shadow ceremony begins promptly at noon on Bicentennial plaza in front of the Museum, rain or shine.
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January 24, 2013 - 5:39pm
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January 24, 2013 - 5:26pm
RALEIGH — You are there when the frogmen battle the mammoth squid. You are there when the entire sky catches on fire. You are there in a deadly rain of disintegrating icebergs.
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January 23, 2013 - 5:22pm
RALEIGH — The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Art Gallery is pleased to present the work of North Carolina artist/illustrator/author, Anne Marshall Runyon in an exhibit entitled Natural Habitats opening First Friday, February 1, with a reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
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January 18, 2013 - 3:20pm
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