The annual Dibner Library Lecture features a talk by Laura Snyder, associate professor of philosophy at St. John’s University. Continue reading “The Philosophical Breakfast Club and the Invention of the Scientist”
For Dennis Zotigh, the drum is the heartbeat of Native American culture. Continue reading It’s more than just an instrument
Thomas Jefferson’s compilation of texts from the New Testament offers insight into one of the greatest thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment. Continue reading Jefferson’s Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth
Hurry and place your order by Nov.18 for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner from the award-winning Mitsitam Cafe. Continue reading Forget grandma’s green bean casserole
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of human spaceflight with a full slate of weekend programs. Continue reading Moving Beyond Earth: Innovations in Space
Join photographer Jeffrey Milstein Nov. 25 at the opening of a new exhibition art that freezes the speed and power of jet aircraft. Continue reading “AirCraft: The Jet as Art”
Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence and called slavery an “abominable crime,” yet he was a lifelong slaveholder. Continue reading “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty”
Good morning, starshine–the Earth says hello. Continue reading Travel to the beginning of space and time
Could increased nitrogen help plants grow faster and help offset global climate change? Continue reading Air pollution is fertilizing tropical rainforests
As each Hawaiian Island emerged from the sea, a new species of Hawaiian honeycreeper evolved to be uniquely adapted to it. Continue reading Scientists trace evolution of the most-endangered bird family in the world
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
