Jul
01
The doctor is in
The Smithsonian welcomes Dr. David J. Skorton, the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian in its 169-year history. Continue reading The doctor is in
Jun
23
Alien Ocean
Could a liquid water ocean beneath the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa have the ingredients to support life? Smithsonian scientists are among those helping NASA find out. Continue reading Alien Ocean
Jun
19
Depicting the Business of Slavery
In the wake of this week’s horrific racist hate crime in South Carolina, “Juneteenth” is a sadly ironic day to reflect on the economic and cultural legacy of the business slavery. Continue reading Depicting the Business of Slavery
Jun
19
An honor to be chosen, an honor to serve
The first greeting visitors receive when they visit a Smithsonian museum comes from an officer with our Office of Protection Services. But some of our finest officers also reach out into the community to represent the Smithsonian. Take a look behind the scenes with the OPS Honor Guard. Continue reading An honor to be chosen, an honor to serve
Jun
16
How do you dismantle a dinosaur? (Very carefully.)
It’s been just a year since the National Fossil Halls closed for renovation and the last fossils, models, dioramas and paintings have been removed. Find out what’s involved in dismantling these giant specimens as we prepare for an entirely new, bigger and better Fossil Hall coming in 2019. Continue reading How do you dismantle a dinosaur? (Very carefully.)
Jun
08
Thinking of going off the grid? Think again–The Internet is everywhere.
With most Americans seamlessly connected to the Internet through their smartphones, it’s easy to forget how technology has changed our daily lives. Here are six objects that illustrate the ubiquity of the Internet. Continue reading Thinking of going off the grid? Think again–The Internet is everywhere.
Jun
05
Have you been hacked?
Next week, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will begin notifying 4 million current and former Federal employees that their personal information may be at risk. You might be one of them. Continue reading Have you been hacked?
Jun
04
Ounce for ounce, this tiny slip of paper is the most valuable thing in the world.
A single postage stamp has made a long and historic journey from a tiny British colony in South America through the hands of a murderer to the collection of a famous shoe designer–along the way becoming the rarest stamp in the world. This may be your only chance to see it. Continue reading Ounce for ounce, this tiny slip of paper is the most valuable thing in the world.
Jun
01
200-year-old shipwreck gives up its grim secrets about the slave trade
Long lost to history, a slave ship wrecked off the coast of Africa is giving up its secrets and hinting at the tragic stories of the enslaved people she carried. Continue reading 200-year-old shipwreck gives up its grim secrets about the slave trade
May
27
May All-Staff Meeting
In case you missed it, view the webcast of today’s All-Staff Meeting with Acting Secretary Al Horvath, and check out the highlights of events and exhibitions around the Smithsonian since March. Continue reading May All-Staff Meeting
