Jan
14
Traffic Advisory: Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural Events
We advise you to stay home. Continue reading Traffic Advisory: Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural Events
Jan
14
Traffic Advisory: Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural Events
You can’t get there from here. Continue reading Traffic Advisory: Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural Events
Jan
13
Congratulations to Alice Tangerini!
Alice Tangerini is the winner of the OCIO Winter Windows Lock Screen Photo Contest with this beautiful shot of the Smithsonian Castle. Continue reading Congratulations to Alice Tangerini!
Jan
10
The Conversation: Climate change is making plants less nutritious
Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers. (It’s not as if bamboo is a nutritious superfood to begin with.) Continue reading The Conversation: Climate change is making plants less nutritious
Jan
06
Nominations are now open: 2025 Smithsonian Education Awards
Deadline for submission is February 7 Continue reading Nominations are now open: 2025 Smithsonian Education Awards
Jan
06
The Smithsonian’s top seven scientific achievements of 2024
From naming a new horned dinosaur species to creating a roadmap to protect biodiversity on the moon, Smithsonian scientists were busy in 2024. Continue reading The Smithsonian’s top seven scientific achievements of 2024
Jan
02
In Memoriam: James Earl Carter
In Memoriam: James Earl Carter Continue reading In Memoriam: James Earl Carter
Jan
02
Ansel Adams, the Carters and the making of a singular portrait
Director Kim Sajet tells the story behind the Ansel Adams photo that is the National Portrait Gallery’s only portrait of a first couple taken during their time in the White House. Continue reading Ansel Adams, the Carters and the making of a singular portrait
Dec
17
Sweet Was the Song: Ancient music for modern times
Our gift to you this holiday season is this selection of cherished carols recorded by the inimitable Chamber Music Society. Please enjoy and share! Continue reading Sweet Was the Song: Ancient music for modern times
Dec
16
Redbud Citizen Science Project: Make a contribution from your own backyard
Redbuds are iconic spring bloomers, but we still don’t perfectly understand the timing of their flowering and fruiting. Do you want to help scientists learn more about these small trees? Join the Redbud Phenology Project! Continue reading Redbud Citizen Science Project: Make a contribution from your own backyard
