We focused on America’s troubled history of racism this week and considered plans for a new Native American Veterans’ Memorial, a reimagining of a pivotal Civil War battle, a thoughtful essay by Lonnie Bunch and reviews of the new exhibition, “Americans.” Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 14 – Jan. 20, 2018
Sloths, snakes and spiders made the news this week, but we preferred a stroll with Stephanie Stebich. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 7 – Jan. 13, 2018
Although temperatures are becoming more seasonal (for the moment), we won’t soon forget the polar temperatures and “bomb cyclone” that paralyzed the entire East Coast from Florida to Maine the first week of January. Tatyana Swift explains why global climate change creates extreme weather. Continue reading If the climate is warming, why is it so darn cold?
The news was tumultuous this week as we looked back on the 1968 riots, the Standing Rock protests and the Poor People’s campaign. We also previewed some politically charged art exhibitions and wondered if we’d be able to afford to see them. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Dec. 31, 2017 – Jan. 6, 2018
In the broadest study yet of low oxygen in the world’s seas, scientists reveal the planetary implications of a dying ocean. They also suggest some solutions. Continue reading The ocean is suffocating. How do we catch our breath?
In a year often marked by divisiveness, the Smithsonian strove to be more inclusive—reaching out to make our vast resources of collections, research and people more accessible, more relevant and more universal in 2017. Here are some of the highlights. Continue reading Carrying the Torch into a new year: 2018
We spent the last week of the year thinking about art and augmented reality…and a peripatetic blue crab. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Dec. 24 – Dec. 30, 2017
We searched for alien life and explored our love of cats (speaking of aliens) but we were most excited this week that Sidedoor made the list of 50 best podcasts. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Dec. 17 – Dec. 23, 2017
Drum roll, please! The winner of the annual Smithsonian winter card contest has been announced. The winning design is a fitting symbol of One Smithsonian and how we work best when we work together. Continue reading Season’s Greetings 2017!
We spent a lot of time this week exploring whether digitization is the future of museums or just another concession to our robot overlords. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Dec. 10 – Dec. 16, 2017
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
