All in a day’s work
Forget filing and fetching coffee–this Smithsonian intern only discovered the skull of the largest snake the world has ever seen. Continue reading All in a day’s work
Forget filing and fetching coffee–this Smithsonian intern only discovered the skull of the largest snake the world has ever seen. Continue reading All in a day’s work
One in every 100 Americans has a family connection to India. Learn more about how Indian immigrants have contributed to the American experience in a new first-of-its-kind exhibition. Continue reading Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation
By examining the impact of humans over millennia, Katie Cramer hopes to create a better future for vital ecosystems in the Caribbean. Continue reading Building on the past to save the future of the coral reef
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
“Suited for Space” looks at spacesuit design from the inside out. Continue reading X-rayed Spacesuit, 2008
As young students embark on a lifelong quest for learning they can earn digital badges from the Smithsonian to mark their progress along the way. Continue reading On a quest for a digital merit badge
How do you develop some of the world’s richest deposits of oil and natural gas while also preserving some of the most pristine and biodiverse rainforest in the world? Alfonso Alonso is hoping to find a way. Continue reading Weighing the balance
Not every non-native plant is an invasive bully, but the worst offenders create terrible damage. Horticulturalist James Gagliardi lists the top six to avoid. Continue reading Attack of the killer kudzu!
If we can’t bring the world’s 7 billion people to the Smithsonian (not enough parking), let’s bring the Smithsonian to them. Continue reading Finding the human connection in a digital age
Here’s a hint: Smithsonian Folkways did not walk away from the 55th Grammy Awards empty-handed. Continue reading And the winner is…