Oct
22
Sidedoor: The Gorilla Epidemic
This episode of Sidedoor reminds us that humans and wildlife share more than our planet: we share our diseases. Continue reading Sidedoor: The Gorilla Epidemic
Oct
19
Everyone was Kung Fu fighting
Hong Kong churned out hundreds of kung fu movies during the genre’s heyday. But beyond the campy dialogue is an artistry that dates back thousands of years. Continue reading Everyone was Kung Fu fighting
Oct
16
Stories from Main Street: An Invitation to Play
Episode 4 of the new “Stories from Main Street” podcast shares tales of fun and recreation at the water’s edge. Continue reading Stories from Main Street: An Invitation to Play
Oct
13
The silence of the birds
Did you know that we’ve lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970? In this TED Talk event, Dr. Amy Johnson shares insights from her research and describes how Virginia farmers are leading change to help reverse declines and bring birds back. Continue reading The silence of the birds
Oct
08
Get to Know the Scientists Discovering Deep-Sea Squids
What more appropriate way to celebrate World Ocean Day? Continue reading Get to Know the Scientists Discovering Deep-Sea Squids
Oct
08
Sidedoor: Dress Coded
If “clothes make the man,” then school dress codes can help make (or break) the girl—and her reputation. Continue reading Sidedoor: Dress Coded
Oct
07
Rest in Power Rock, Eddie.
Sadly, legendary rock icon and guitar god Eddie Van Halen lost his fight with throat cancer Oct. 5, 2020 at the age of 65. Continue reading Rest in Power Rock, Eddie.
Oct
06
It’s a boy!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s giant panda cub Is male. Continue reading It’s a boy!
Oct
05
How a little Green Book helped drive travelers to Black businesses
Not long ago, the simple pleasure of a family drive was hardly carefree for Black Americans. Finding lodging, restaurants, even gas stations that would serve Black people was challenging and required careful planning. Continue reading How a little Green Book helped drive travelers to Black businesses
Oct
02
Stories from Main Street: How we Grow
Episode three of the Museums on Main Street podcast digs into the ways water contributes to almost everything needed for growth and survival. Continue reading Stories from Main Street: How we Grow
