Emily Martin put her privilege to work as she discovered her own route to the outer edges of our galaxy. Continue reading Are we alone? Emily Martin may find the answer by studying ocean worlds in outer space
Corals—the living animals that create the ocean’s most biodiverse marine environments—are in grave danger. Continue reading Decades of research may help undo centuries of damage
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
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
