![Museum Menagerie: Historical Photos of the Construction of Early Wildlife Exhibits [Slide Show]](/sciam/cache/file/5DB7C00B-98A0-42D2-90C8B9480213E4EB_small.jpg)
Museum Menagerie: Historical Photos of the Construction of Early Wildlife Exhibits [Slide Show]
In honor of Darwin's birthday, we take a look back at diverse species being readied for display at the American Museum of Natural History
Stories by Monica Bradley
![Building the Hoover Dam Bridge [Slide Show]](/sciam/cache/file/2553B656-A42B-4409-B894997361AA62AB_small.jpg)
Building the Hoover Dam Bridge [Slide Show]
A photographic essay captures the construction of a 1,900-foot addition to the iconic American landmark
![Unnatural Landscapes: The Human Impact on Earth's Surface [Slide Show]](/sciam/cache/file/A985B8FF-EADE-4F51-B8F1D651DEB9CFD9_small.jpg)
Unnatural Landscapes: The Human Impact on Earth's Surface [Slide Show]
Edward Burtynsky's photography shows how mining, farming and other industrial activities have altered landscapes around the world
Art and Science Meet in Images of Museum Specimens and Artifacts
The convergence of art and science gets a new treatment in an exhibition opening next week at the American Museum of Natural History. "Picturing Science: Museum Scientists and Imaging Technologies" features more than 20 sets of large-format and visually engaging images that showcase the wide range of research being conducted at the museum as well as how various optical tools are used in scientific research.
