Jun
02
From Shadow to Substance
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
May
28
Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot Center?
How Ronald Reagan helped elevate Disneyworld to America’s pantheon of honored patriotic pilgrimages. Continue reading Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot Center?
May
28
Space Jams: Humanity’s Ultimate Mixtape
If you were curating a mixtape of Earth’s greatest hits that might be heard by aliens billions of years from now—what would you include? Continue reading Space Jams: Humanity’s Ultimate Mixtape
May
28
Director named for SITES | Affiliations
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
May
20
Trees: Bridges Between Past, Present, and Future
The power and strength symbolized by these silent sentinels have grown deep roots into our collective psyche. Continue reading Trees: Bridges Between Past, Present, and Future
May
19
A Few of My Favorite Things: Kelly Beam
With skills and talents that span the arts and humanities as well as STEM, Kelly Beam’s eclectic interests are demonstrated in her choice of favorite Smithsonian things. Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: Kelly Beam
May
16
Why I’m Tracking Bison Herds Across the Prairie
How a nature-lover from Maryland wound up in the high prairie of Montana investigating not only “where the buffalo roam,” but also why. Continue reading Why I’m Tracking Bison Herds Across the Prairie
May
14
Sidedoor pursues the “Zoo’s Clues” with Kali Holder
The Curious Case of the Dizzy Kudu. Rhinos with an unexplained skin disease. A lion that could barely chew. Who do you call when there’s a mystery at the zoo? Continue reading Sidedoor pursues the “Zoo’s Clues” with Kali Holder
May
06
Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations’ Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher’s Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
May
01
Young bats learn to be discriminating when listening for their next meal
Can you tell a toxic cane toad from a delicious Túngara frog just by listening? Fringe-lipped bats can. (Guess their super-hearing is some compensation for the fringe-lip thing.) Continue reading Young bats learn to be discriminating when listening for their next meal
