May
12
Lions and tigers and bears–no lie!
Meet Craig Saffoe. the curator of great cats at the National Zoo. Continue reading Lions and tigers and bears–no lie!
Apr
30
For want of a horse (and zebras, impalas, elephants…)
When large animals disappear from the landscape, smaller ones surge in numbers–including parasites that harbor deadly diseases. Continue reading For want of a horse (and zebras, impalas, elephants…)
Apr
23
Happy Birthday to Ella Fitzgerald, the First Lady of Song
Celebrate the Queen of Jazz at a special concert April 25 on what would have been her 97th birthday. Continue reading Happy Birthday to Ella Fitzgerald, the First Lady of Song
Apr
21
Lest we forget: Celebrating the common man
Self-taught painter Ralph Fasanella celebrated the common man and fought for the working class through his art as well as in his life. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth at a new exhibition at American Art. Continue reading Lest we forget: Celebrating the common man
Apr
18
Forget Cheerios for breakfast–termites are delicious and nutritious
Nom nom nom. New research indicates that our ancestors enjoyed a nutritious snack of termites and other insects as much as modern-day primates do. Continue reading Forget Cheerios for breakfast–termites are delicious and nutritious
Apr
15
It’s here!
The Smithsonian welcomes the “Nation’s T. Rex” with special programs, a dance contest, virtual reality and more. Continue reading It’s here!
Apr
14
Rock and Roll all Nite
A fire-breathing demon enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…and the Smithsonian’s collections. Continue reading Rock and Roll all Nite
Apr
10
Yes, deer–Herbivores help keep forests healthy
What you learn when you learn what you don’t know: Deer are actually beneficial to trees and forest diversity. Continue reading Yes, deer–Herbivores help keep forests healthy
Apr
04
Batter Up! It’s Opening Day no matter where you are
Celebrate the return of the Boys of Summer with a quick tour of baseball history around the country–courtesy of the Smithsonian’s affiliate museums. Continue reading Batter Up! It’s Opening Day no matter where you are
Apr
02
The secret formula to feeding 900 babies
A single naked mole rat queen can have 900 pups over the course of her life. How does she manage? Scientists have discovered the secret to her mother’s milk. Continue reading The secret formula to feeding 900 babies
