The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center held it’s annual open house on May 15. Click through for a slide show of the day’s events. Continue reading Close encounters of the science kind
Scientists have long thought that one reason invasive plants are so successful is that they taste repugnant to native plant-eating insects. A new study suggests otherwise. Continue reading The hungry, hungry caterpillar
Home-schooled children can have a classroom as big as the great outdoors at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Continue reading SERC is hands-on when it comes to teaching science
What do two Smithsonian scientists studing tropical mangroves and King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud have in common? More than you might think. Continue reading Along the coast of the Red Sea, pockets of green
You may be familiar with wakame if you’ve eaten at a Japanese restaurant, but this invasive species of seaweed threatens to foul the Pacific coast as far north as Alaska. Continue reading When kelp attacks: Repelling invaders with hand-to-hand combat
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
