Last month, a group of people you’d never expect to see in the same room came together at the National Museum of Natural History with one common goal: To push our national leaders to think critically about how to address the crisis affecting the health of our oceans. Continue reading Summit on Ocean Biodiversity: Collaboration is critical
She’ll tell you when to run. Continue reading If you’re one of 800 million people who live near an active volcano, you should meet Kadie Bennis
The middle of January is a nice time to plan a trip to tropical Panama. Just ask Steven Paton, who has been monitoring weather patterns in Panama for more than three decades and manages weather data going back almost a century. Continue reading Eye on Science: Watching the weather in Panama
It is a truism that “in the midst of life, we are in death,” and the sad fact is that no matter how carefully husbanded, the animals in our care will inevitably pass away–ideally after long and healthy lives. When a death occurs unexpectedly, the Zoo’s animal pathologists step up to determine why and how. Continue reading By investigating death, the Zoo’s Kali Holder gathers lessons on life
Eye on Science talks to anthropologist Briana Pobiner about human origins, cannibalism and being a champion for women in science. Continue reading Eye on Science: What did ancient humans eat and why does it matter today?
Animal, vegetable or mineral? No need to play 20 questions when you have access to advanced technology–and the expertise to use it. Continue reading Got an object and want to know what it’s made of? Send it to Asher Newsome
Eye on Science presents, “Fun with Fungus” starring Erin Spear. Continue reading Fungi: friend or foe? Erin Spear is in Panama to find out
Eye on Science: Katrina Lohan’s career has been defined by her love of three things—the ocean, DNA, and parasites—and her tolerance for one other: poop. Today, she combines all these elements at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Continue reading Parasites and poop: All in a day’s work for Katrina Lohan
Eye on Science: Astronomer Karen Collins of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory didn’t actually become an astronomer until she was in her 50s, but despite her late start, she has already helped discover an exoplanet (a planet outside our solar system) that might be able to sustain life. Continue reading Karen Collins: Exoplanet Hunter
Celebrate the return of the Giant Pandas to the National Zoo with new gear, Orders close March 7. Continue reading Show your panda pride with new biking, running and athletic gear!
Change is inherently challenging; rapid change is even more difficult. Continue reading Thank you for your commitment
Because he finally could (without being run over) thanks to the pioneering work of the Zoo's Fernanda Abra. Continue reading Why did the monkey cross the road?
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
Calling all history lovers: we need your feedback! Will you take a few minutes to help the National Museum of American History provide better access to their collections? Continue reading American History Needs Your Feedback!
