Jan
14
Traffic Advisory: Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural Events
We advise you to stay home. Continue reading Traffic Advisory: Presidential Inauguration and Inaugural Events
Jan
10
The Conversation: Climate change is making plants less nutritious
Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers. (It’s not as if bamboo is a nutritious superfood to begin with.) Continue reading The Conversation: Climate change is making plants less nutritious
Jan
06
The Smithsonian’s top seven scientific achievements of 2024
From naming a new horned dinosaur species to creating a roadmap to protect biodiversity on the moon, Smithsonian scientists were busy in 2024. Continue reading The Smithsonian’s top seven scientific achievements of 2024
Jan
02
Ansel Adams, the Carters and the making of a singular portrait
Director Kim Sajet tells the story behind the Ansel Adams photo that is the National Portrait Gallery’s only portrait of a first couple taken during their time in the White House. Continue reading Ansel Adams, the Carters and the making of a singular portrait
Dec
19
How the Smithsonian pioneered weather forecasting and climate research
We may be partly responsible for why the weather forecast is such a big part of your local news. Continue reading How the Smithsonian pioneered weather forecasting and climate research
Dec
18
SI Global deepens South Korean ties
South Korea may be a popular tourist destination, renowned for its cuisine and culture, but Aviva Rosenthal came back from a recent visit with more than souvenirs. Continue reading SI Global deepens South Korean ties
Dec
17
Sweet Was the Song: Ancient music for modern times
Our gift to you this holiday season is this selection of cherished carols recorded by the inimitable Chamber Music Society. Please enjoy and share! Continue reading Sweet Was the Song: Ancient music for modern times
Dec
11
Paul Gardullo: A few of my favorite things
Some charred pennies, a fragment from another world and the joy of young children help tell the story of hope and resilience in a complicated world. Continue reading Paul Gardullo: A few of my favorite things
Dec
06
The Best Books of 2024, as chosen by Smithsonian scholars
Staff at the Institution pick their favorite reads of the year, including riveting memoirs, fascinating true histories and fun fiction. Continue reading The Best Books of 2024, as chosen by Smithsonian scholars
Dec
02
A Garden Museum
Horticulturist Christine Price-Abelow ensures gardens at the National Museum of the American Indian tell the museum’s stories. Continue reading A Garden Museum
