Researchers inspecting airplane engine for bird that hit the airplane
IRMS Laboratory provides critical data to identify US Airways bird strike as migratory Canada Geese

MCI scientists, working with researchers at the NZP, the NMNH, the FAA, and the NTSB, analyzed elemental isotopes from feather remains from the January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 bird strike. 
Christine France, Physical Scientist
Meet Christine France, Physical Scientist

Christine discusses her work as a Research Physical Scientist at the Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute and why she loves her work. 
Copan Ball Court
Stable isotope date from Copan, Honduras

Jaguar and puma captivity and trade among the Maya: Stable isotope data from Copan, Honduras