By examining the impact of humans over millennia, Katie Cramer hopes to create a better future for vital ecosystems in the Caribbean. Continue reading Building on the past to save the future of the coral reef
Two rare Sumatra tiger cubs were born at the Zoo Aug. 5. The cubs represent a major conservation success for this critically endangered species. Continue reading It’s grrrrreat! Two rare Sumatran tiger cubs have been born at the Zoo.
A filly born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is the first Przewalksi’s horse conceived through artificial insemination. Continue reading New hope for the world’s last wild horses
All the gold that exists in the universe is created in the cataclysmic collision of dead stars. Mind-blowing, right? Continue reading We are stardust, we are golden–and so is our bling
Let’s look at some pictures of animals being cool because you know, it’s hot. And it’s Friday. Continue reading Hot enough for ya?
It takes millenia to form a fossil as mud turns to rock. Sometimes it seems it takes that long to dig a fossil out again. Continue reading Verrry slooow work for extremely patient people
They say every picture tells a story. But what if the story isn’t true? Continue reading Photo Sleuth: When the evidence doesn’t add up
Jerry Seinfeld’s “puffy shirt” is big visitor favorite at the National Museum of American History. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Continue reading Yada, yada, yada–What is it about the puffy shirt?
The recent Supreme Court decision overturning the Defense of Marriage Act means that same-sex spouses are eligible for Federal health insurance and other benefits. The Office of Human Resources has some guidance on adding eligible spouses and children. Continue reading Welcome to the Smithsonian family!
The three-day battle of Gettysburg, fought July 1 – July 3, 1863, remains a potent symbol for the the devastation of war. Take a look back a this turning point as part of the Smithsonian’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Continue reading Remembering Gettysburg
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
