How do we avoid the deforestation caused by logging the rainforests? The way may lie in a melding of high tech and indigenous culture. Continue reading Science for Empowerment: Bringing indigenous people into a global carbon market
June 16, 1977. The first exhibition of contemporary photography opens at the Hirshhorn. Continue reading June 16, 1977
Oprah Winfrey is giving $12 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Smithsonian’s newest museum. Continue reading Paying it forward
A behind-the-scenes tour of the Folklife Festival AND ice cream? Sign us up! Continue reading Behind-the-Scenes of the 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
From the flight of the Valkyries to the first female fighter pilot, a new book explores American history through the role of women in the military. Continue reading “Any military history that omits women tells only half the story”
The giant squid. At up to 10 inches in diameter, giant squid have eyes the size of dinner plates. These massive organs allow giant squid to detect objects in the lightless depths of the ocean. Two specimens of this elusive species can be seen at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. More than just… Continue reading What animal has the largest eyes?
Theresa Steverlynck has been sharing her love of the rich cultures of Africa for 17 years. Continue reading Translating a love of Africa into seven languages
The Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations is hosting its annual showcase June 13. Stop by and meet some of your colleagues who keep this place running! Continue reading Smithsonian Live! OFEO Showcase
Caroline Baumann has held many leadership positions at the museum since 2001. Continue reading Acting Director Caroline Baumann steps up to become director of the Cooper-Hewitt
Coming? Going? Let your colleagues know! Submit items to torch@si.edu and put “On the Move” in the subject line. Be sure to include contact information and a picture as an attachment. We love pictures! Office of Exhibits Central Susan Ades has been selected to serve as the acting director for the Office of Exhibits Central.… Continue reading On the Move at Exhibits Central, Hirshhorn, Smithsonian Networks
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results of the Volunteer Survey
Dr. Skorton takes some time to visit with our volunteers and introduce a new feature on Torch, Volunteer Voices. Continue reading The Value of Our Volunteers
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results from the Smithsonian Volunteer Survey
We took a closer look at some underappreciated women this week (aren’t they all?) and learned that for some species, size really does matter. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 8 – April 14, 2018
April 26, 1995. Kumari, the Zoo's first baby elephant, dies unexpectedly of a herpes virus. Her death leads to treatments that save the lives of other elephant calves. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: April 26, 1995
