Have you ever wondered what’s the darkest shade of black in nature? If so, you’re not alone — the team behind the popular PBS web series “Be Smart” recently visited the Natural History Museum’s collection hoping to discover the blackest shades nature had to offer.
The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
