Jessica Portner
Stories By This Author
Hot Rocks and Natural Beauties
During Curator Emeritus of Mineral Sciences Dr. Anthony Kampf's tenure at NHM, his work with minerals has sometimes seemed like a true crime drama.
L.A. Reimagined
Becoming Los Angeles tells the story of how Los Angeles transformed from a tiny pueblo to a sprawling metropolis.
Meet Dr. Slime
Dr. Jann Vendetti, NHM's Associate Curator of Malacology, has a soft spot for the tiny and slimy .