Four new galaxies have been discovered that are so distant the expansion of the universe has stretched their light. Continue reading Seeing red: A strange new “species” of galaxy
HIV/AIDS has killed 30 million people and created a global health crisis–but great progress has been made in conquering this dread disease. Continue reading The anatomy of a discovery: HIV researcher Dr. Jay Levy
Gorillas, pandas, kiwis and naked mole rats all get a chance to express their inner Picasso. Continue reading Budding animal artists emerge at the Zoo
A rare Eld’s deer has been born to a surrogate in Thailand with the help of the Zoo’s reproductive specialists. Continue reading Yes, deer: Rare faun conceived through in vitro fertilization
Staff can get discounted tickets to this sumptuous soiree through Dec.1 only. So hurry! Continue reading “Dress to Empress” at the Sackler
AIDS, Ebola, Avian flu–all originated in animals. How do we prevent a pandemic of new zoonotic diseases? Dr. Suzan Murray has some answers. Continue reading Preventing a real “Outbreak” of pandemic disease
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but the bargains continue for Smithsonian staff. Continue reading Here’s your chance to finish shopping
Frogs are endangered around the world, but a Smithsonian scientist has discovered something with major implications for their survival. Continue reading Meet our Scientist: Justin Touchon, Frog Follower
A new permanent exhibition at Natural History brings our own “mummies dearest” to life. (Yes, we’re ashamed of ourselves.) Continue reading Return of the Mummy
If robots dream of electric sheep, maybe ET would use a nightlight. Continue reading City lights could reveal alien civilizations
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
