Mar
04
Sidedoor: Outer Space and Underwear
When Playtex met space tech Continue reading Sidedoor: Outer Space and Underwear
Feb
25
Create. Imagine. Discover. Smithsonian Open Access
The Smithsonian has launched Smithsonian Open Access, an initiative that removes copyright restrictions from about 2.8 million of our digital collection images as well as collections metadata spanning nearly two centuries of research. Continue reading Create. Imagine. Discover. Smithsonian Open Access
Feb
21
Elizabeth Harmon: Science sleuth
Every day, Dr. Elizabeth Harmon, a digital curator at the Smithsonian Institution Archives, researches women who furthered science at the Smithsonian and finds ways to make their stories known. Continue reading Elizabeth Harmon: Science sleuth
Feb
20
How much work would a teleworker work if a worker could work via telework?
Telework is an important part of a sustainable workplace, reducing carbon emissions from vehicles and—as anyone who commutes via I95 or I270 can tell you—improving employee morale. Continue reading How much work would a teleworker work if a worker could work via telework?
Feb
19
How Native Women artists guided the creation of “Hearts of Our People”
Co-curator Teri Greeves explains how Native women shaped the vision for a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Renwick Gallery. Continue reading How Native Women artists guided the creation of “Hearts of Our People”
Feb
17
Celebrate President’s Day in the company of greatness
Feeling a little fatigued about the current state of American politics? Refresh yourself and gain some perspective by visiting “America’s Presidents” at the National Portrait Gallery. Continue reading Celebrate President’s Day in the company of greatness
Feb
14
Love and derision: Or, Valentine’s Day Victorian Style
Valentine’s may be all flowers and chocolate today, but the Postal Museum shows how the Victorians enjoyed vinegar as much as honey. Continue reading Love and derision: Or, Valentine’s Day Victorian Style
Feb
07
Looking at air pollution from a different direction
A new study shows that even low levels of air pollution contribute to lung cancer. Continue reading Looking at air pollution from a different direction
Feb
03
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about
The Torch is itching to get to the bottom of a rash of recent news reports about bed bugs. Continue reading As if we didn’t have enough to worry about
Jan
31
A few of my favorite things: Leslie Ureña
What do a world-famous singer and the migration patterns of Korean red-crowned cranes have in common? Ask Leslie Ureña of the National Portrait Gallery. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Leslie Ureña
