Aug
12
Last chance to see rare blue diamond
Last seen in public in 1958, the Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond will be on display at the Natural History Museum through Sept.1 Continue reading Last chance to see rare blue diamond
Aug
11
Collaboration just comes naturally
Drawing on expertise from the Museum of Natural History, a Smithsonian affiliate creates a new way for visitors to access its collections. Continue reading Collaboration just comes naturally
Aug
06
Goodbye, Texas…Hello, New York!
The Ten Thousand Springs Pavilion is on the move. Conservator Don Williams explains how it must first be carefully dismantled. Continue reading Goodbye, Texas…Hello, New York!
Aug
04
“Word, Shout, Song”
The Anacostia Community Museum takes an in-depth look at the work of a pioneering African American linguist. Continue reading “Word, Shout, Song”
Aug
04
Meet the scientist: JoGayle Howard
Dr. JoGayle Howard of the National Zoo discusses her work with one of the world’s most endangered cats, the clouded leopard. Continue reading Meet the scientist: JoGayle Howard
Aug
03
Attention, Earthlings!
The sun is blasting plasma at the Earth, resulting in spectacular northern lights tonight and tomorrow. Continue reading Attention, Earthlings!
Jul
27
It’s just geometry!
How do you get thousands of people to show up and say “cheese” for a group photo? Continue reading It’s just geometry!
Jul
13
Uniquely D.C.
An internship at the Smithsonian is a special experience–especially when an average day turns out to include lunch with (or at least near) two world leaders. Continue reading Uniquely D.C.
Jul
13
Who says working at SI isn’t a picnic?
Thousands of SI staff gathered on the Mall July1 to enjoy the annual picnic and to participate in the massive group photo op to create a living Smithsonian starburst. View a slideshow of highlights after the jump. Continue reading Who says working at SI isn’t a picnic?
Jul
06
Happy Independence Day!
For those of you who weren’t able to make it to the National Mall for the July 4th fireworks, or who aren’t quite ready to let go of the holiday weekend, check out some spectacular images after the jump. Continue reading Happy Independence Day!
