Sep
09
Do the presidential debates still matter?
Just ask the magic 8-ball! Continue reading Do the presidential debates still matter?
Sep
06
Searching for the secrets behind the Little Red Dots
Tiny, compact galaxies are masters of disguise in the distant universe Continue reading Searching for the secrets behind the Little Red Dots
Sep
03
Go Gold! FINAL results of the 2024 Physical Activity Challenge
Congratulations to all the participants in the Go Gold Physical Activity Challenge. You are an inspiration! Continue reading Go Gold! FINAL results of the 2024 Physical Activity Challenge
Aug
27
‘Coconut farmers for Harris,’ influencers and vertical signs – Smithsonian curators’ encounters at the Democratic National Convention
Political history curators from the National Museum of American History are collecting “ephemera” – items that people wear, carry, hand out, display or otherwise use during the political conventions. Continue reading ‘Coconut farmers for Harris,’ influencers and vertical signs – Smithsonian curators’ encounters at the Democratic National Convention
Aug
22
Plans, Partnerships and Powerful Women: An Interview with Director Elizabeth Babcock
In this interview, Elizabeth Babcock discusses her goals for her first year as founding director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Continue reading Plans, Partnerships and Powerful Women: An Interview with Director Elizabeth Babcock
Aug
21
Happy Birthday, Edgar!
We’re celebrating the first birthday of the Zoo’s youngest Allen’s swamp monkey today only because of the care and dedication of the staff who hand-raised him. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Edgar!
Aug
20
Diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention
TIL: How do curators bring home the balloons (and other stuff) they collect from the political conventions? Continue reading Diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention
Aug
19
Go Gold! Week Five Results
Five weeks done, and one week left to log in those steps! Here are the standings as of August 12th morning, and two inspiring messages from participants, Kathy Sklar and Mani Lanka. Continue reading Go Gold! Week Five Results
Aug
19
Smithsonian Sleepovers: A Pleistocene Party
Janet Hewitt explains what brings volunteers back again and again to one of the Smithsonian’s most popular public programs. Continue reading Smithsonian Sleepovers: A Pleistocene Party
Aug
09
Go Gold! Week Four Results
Week four results are in! We continue to be inspired by our colleagues, including this week’s spotlight participants: Shelby Amspacher and Marty Arthur. Continue reading Go Gold! Week Four Results
