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Behind the scenes: West Nile virus and the backyard birdbath

Sep

23

President of Purdue University joins Regents

Sep

18

How are we doing?

Sep

18

Aliens invade Whipple Observatory

Sep

09

“Rodents of Unusual Size” discovered in New Guinea

Sep

09

Fair trade: Botany Department acquires hundreds of new specimens from Africa

Sep

03

“The Evolution of Evolution” at Natural History

Sep

03

A poignant reminder of a painful past: Emmett Till’s death shocked the nation’s conscience in 1955

Sep

01

From the Secretary: Smaller museums’ exhibition gems shine just as brightly

Aug

25

How to build an 8-foot-tall light bulb out of LEGOs

The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence

The Smithsonian's policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence Continue reading The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence

The Kids Are Alright
Secretary Bunch explores how we must engage young people if the Smithsonian is to “have tomorrow, bright before us, like a flame.” Continue reading The Kids Are Alright

Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes
Nominations close July 11. Continue reading Call for Nominations: 2025 Secretary’s Research Prizes

Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery
Kim Sajet, director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery since 2013, tendered her resignation June 16. Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, will serve as interim director of the museum until a replacement is found. Continue reading Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery

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