About the Author: Editrix

The editrix of the Torch is fired with a burning desire to ignite the flames of enthusiasm among her Smithsonian colleagues while brandishing the Torch of knowledge. She also likes puns.

Apr

Sidedoor: Best of the Rest II

However did Sidedoor find out about our perplexing tattoo of our erotic killer bees? Continue reading Sidedoor: Best of the Rest II

Apr

ICYMI: Highlights from the week of April 6 – April 10, 2020

Despite the constraints of a global pandemic, research and discovery continue on both a microscopic and galactic scale. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of April 6 – April 10, 2020

Apr

ICYMI: Highlights from the week of March 30 – April 3, 2020

As the pandemic continues, museums are struggling to cope. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of March 30 – April 3, 2020

Mar

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 23 – March 27, 2020

As museums and other cultural institutions lock down internationally, the National Zoo remains alert to the possibility of a panda pregnancy, Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 23 – March 27, 2020

Feb

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 24 – Feb. 28, 2020

The big news this week is the birth of two cheetah cubs and the release of millions of Smithsonian objects free to the public through Open Access. The cheetahs are not included. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 24 – Feb. 28, 2020

Feb

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 15 – 21, 2020

There’s lots of news this week, and not all of it is coming out of New York. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 15 – 21, 2020

Feb

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 8 – 14, 2020

This week, the Zoo invites us to get a little too up-close and personal, and women might finally get their own place on the National Mall. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 8 – 14, 2020

Feb

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2020

This week, news of online exhibitions and virtual reality led us to ponder a parallel universe where the President is also an expert in architecture. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2020

Feb

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 26 – Jan. 31, 2020

Amidst the dispiriting news of the impeachment hearings this week, at least we can celebrate research that shows our sloth bears are smarter than the average bear. Or Senator. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 26 – Jan. 31, 2020

Jan