Feb
06
Pitching woo like they do at the Zoo
Anyone can buy flowers. Give your sweetie a truly wild gift on Valentine’s Day. Continue reading Pitching woo like they do at the Zoo
Jan
27
Orchids require the fungus among us
Smithsonian scientists reveal that older forests with just the right kinds of fungi may be the key to saving endangered orchids. Continue reading Orchids require the fungus among us
Jan
27
“Memories Arrested in Space:” a centennial tribute to Jackson Pollock
The Archives of American Art celebrates the life of the iconic modern artist through rare family photos, correspondence and writings. Continue reading “Memories Arrested in Space:” a centennial tribute to Jackson Pollock
Jan
26
Be creative about your recreation with ARTLAB+
Like video games? Fashion? Broadcasting? Photography? Explore them all at ARTLAB+ at the Hirshhorn. Continue reading Be creative about your recreation with ARTLAB+
Jan
25
Don’t forget to keep turning your compost
Gardens may be resting during the winter, but gardeners are busy year round. Get some pro tips from a top Smithsonian horticulturist. Continue reading Don’t forget to keep turning your compost
Jan
25
Q and Art: Silhouettes
The Smithsonian American Art Museum answers your questions about art and artists in a new series: Q and Art. Continue reading Q and Art: Silhouettes
Jan
24
Samper steps down as head of Natural History
The Smithsonian’s loss will be the Wildlife Conservation Society’s gain. Continue reading Samper steps down as head of Natural History
Jan
23
The “Spirit of Tuskegee” lives on at the Smithsonian
Follow the journey made by a vintage biplane from service with the famed Tuskegee Airmen to a new home on the National Mall. Continue reading The “Spirit of Tuskegee” lives on at the Smithsonian
Jan
20
Probably a little stale by now: Ancient popcorn discovered in Peru
Ancient Peruvians were noshing on popcorn thousands of years before they had bowls to put it in. Continue reading Probably a little stale by now: Ancient popcorn discovered in Peru
Jan
20
Botanists agree to loosen Latin’s grip
Latin is a bit like a zombie: dead but still clamoring to get into our brains. In one discipline, however, Latin just got a bit deader.
Continue reading Botanists agree to loosen Latin’s grip
