Do you take great photos? Do friends actually WANT to see your pictures of the grandkids? Then you need to enter the Staff Photo Contest! Continue reading Call for entries: Staff Photo Contest 2012
And you thought you were a picky eater. Continue reading Fungal fidelity: Some ants have been eating the same meal for 5 million years!
How can giant whales scoop up enough microscopic plankton to survive? SI scientists have discovered the answer. Continue reading Entirely new sensory organ discovered in whales
Poachers are stalking Thailand’s most endangered species. Continue reading Cameras capture the most dangerous predator of all
Titanoboa–the largest snake the world has ever seen–is being brought back to life. (Warning for ophidophobes: Here there be snakes!) Continue reading “Titanoboa: Monster Snake”
Ancient Peruvians were noshing on popcorn thousands of years before they had bowls to put it in. Continue reading Probably a little stale by now: Ancient popcorn discovered in Peru
A new island has just surfaced in the Red Sea. What’s going on? Smithsonian scientists explain. Continue reading Tired of the Caribbean? Here’s a new island hot spot
AIDS, Ebola, Avian flu–all originated in animals. How do we prevent a pandemic of new zoonotic diseases? Dr. Suzan Murray has some answers. Continue reading Preventing a real “Outbreak” of pandemic disease
Amorous male spiders don’t take the females out to dinner first–they ARE dinner–unless they’re able to get her in the mood with a massage. Continue reading Suave spider suitors seduce with silk
Smithsonian scientists are the first to develop a method to reliably date ancient silk fabrics and artifacts. Continue reading Scientists unravel silk’s secrets
The Smithsonian's 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
Secretary Bunch announces a generous gift from Lily Endowment to fund the Smithsonian's celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Continue reading A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events
After three decades answering visitors' questions, is there anything she doesn't know about the Smithsonian? Continue reading Bridget Balog celebrates 30 years with the Smithsonian
Meet the newest member of the OVS staff: An enthusiastic historian and writer with a touch of Army discipline. Continue reading Introducing Troy Huber
The Office of Visitor Services is excited to announce that we are recruiting for a new season of volunteer Smithsonian Ambassadors! Continue reading Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are
