The first female curator in the National Museum of Natural History Department of Invertebrate Zoology, Dr. Pettibone described 172 species and fought for the recognition of women in science. Continue reading Dr. Marian Pettibone Discovered and Described New Forms of Oceanic Life
The time has finally come: participants have arrived from across the United States and nine other nations, and we invite you to meet them at the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival! Continue reading Your Guide to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
From glowing corals to vomiting shrimp, animals have used bioluminescence to communicate for millions of years – here’s what scientists still don’t know about it Continue reading The Conversation: How to achieve an Instagram-worthy glow up
Answer the call during this Civic Season to learn about, participate in and volunteer for your community to help make our nation a more perfect union. Continue reading Think globally. Act locally.
Don’t miss your chance to volunteer for one of the Smithsonian’s most delightful events. Continue reading Smithsonian Sleepovers are back!
Black holes. What are they good for? Absolutely something! Continue reading Cosmic Journey II: Voyage into the Abyss
Random Acts of Coffee: Summer 2024 Edition Continue reading Random Acts of Coffee: Summer 2024 Edition
The Smithsonian Science Education Center has announced the endowment of the center’s director position through a gift from Douglas M. Lapp and Anne B. Keiser. Continue reading Generous endowment for directorship of the Science Education Center
The onward push of “progress” rarely has been kind to indigenous people and traditional ways of life. That is changing in Alaska. Continue reading Scientists and Indigenous leaders team up to conserve seals and an ancestral way of life at Yakutat, Alaska
The real War of the Worlds may take place on the moon, in an epic battle between Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, and mammon, the Earth’s most worshipped god. Continue reading The Conversation: The rush to return humans to the Moon and build lunar bases could threaten opportunities for astronomy
Celebrate the return of the Giant Pandas to the National Zoo with new gear, Orders close March 7. Continue reading Show your panda pride with new biking, running and athletic gear!
Change is inherently challenging; rapid change is even more difficult. Continue reading Thank you for your commitment
Because he finally could (without being run over) thanks to the pioneering work of the Zoo's Fernanda Abra. Continue reading Why did the monkey cross the road?
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
Calling all history lovers: we need your feedback! Will you take a few minutes to help the National Museum of American History provide better access to their collections? Continue reading American History Needs Your Feedback!
