This is a sampling of approximately 2,680 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of August 22 – 26, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 22 – 26, 2022
Geobiologist Courtney Wagner uses giant magnets and microscopic fossils to make sense of ancient climate change. Continue reading Meet the scientist who uses magnetic fossils to navigate changing oceans
How a famous textile designer brought the “Liebes Look” to the bedsides of wounded soldiers. Continue reading Dynamo Dot
When Reptile Discovery Center keepers noticed Murphy seemed slugglish, they worked to put the pep back in his step. Continue reading How do you help a Komodo Dragon with arthritis?
On August 23, 2011, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Richmond, Va., the strongest quake felt on the East Coast since the Second World War. Take a look back at that day with your colleagues who were there. Continue reading Where were you the day the earth moved?
How Smithsonian Zoologist Gary Graves discovered his next research project in his own backyard. Continue reading A bird in the hand
This is a sampling of approximately 2,070 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of August 15 – 19, 2022. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 15 – 19, 2022
Join Dwan Reese, curator of music and performing arts at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, for her TED talk on the lingering harm of racial stereotyping. Continue reading The origins of blackface and Black stereotypes
The Smithsonian Education Award recipients demonstrate a wide range of initiatives that bridge museums, research centers, and the Zoo. Continue reading Awards ceremony highlights the reach and impact of Smithsonian Education for teachers and students
Forget Gorgeous George, Hulk Hogan and Roman Reigns—have we got a matchup for you! Continue reading Sidedoor: Sumo wrestlers vs. firefighters
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
