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
Nov
27
TNF For Good campaign aims to donate one million books to kids
For many, Thanksgiving means not only the opportunity to feast with friends and family, but also a chance to slip into sweatpants (ahhh!) and enjoy the tradition of Thanksgiving football. This year, you might consider reaching for a book instead of the cheese dip. Continue reading TNF For Good campaign aims to donate one million books to kids
Nov
12
Conserving Culture and Producing Posies
For four decades, senior objects conservator Carol Grissom has coaxed museum pieces to give up their secrets. Continue reading Conserving Culture and Producing Posies
Nov
05
Every step you take, every flight you make, we’ll be watching you
Migratory birds—not subject to citizenship requirements or FAA regulations—cover the globe as they follow the seasons. How do scientists know where an individual bird has gone and where it’s going? Continue reading Every step you take, every flight you make, we’ll be watching you
Oct
23
Allen Collins studies the diversity of jellyfish to help piece together answers about ocean ecosystems
One thing he’s learned: Don’t pee on a jellyfish sting (use vinegar instead!) Continue reading Allen Collins studies the diversity of jellyfish to help piece together answers about ocean ecosystems
Sep
18
When is a fake so real it becomes art? Ask Jim the Penman
Season 11 of Sidedoor starts off with a flourish of the counterfeiter’s pen. Continue reading When is a fake so real it becomes art? Ask Jim the Penman
Sep
13
Smithsonian launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date
The campaign’s goal of $2.5 billion is the largest amount ever achieved in a fundraising campaign by a cultural institution. Continue reading Smithsonian launches its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date
Sep
10
Workers Uncover an Underground Chamber Sealed for More Than a Century Near the National Mall
The dry cistern was discovered by construction crews working on the Smithsonian Castle’s renovation Continue reading Workers Uncover an Underground Chamber Sealed for More Than a Century Near the National Mall
Sep
09
Do the presidential debates still matter?
Just ask the magic 8-ball! Continue reading Do the presidential debates still matter?
Sep
06
Searching for the secrets behind the Little Red Dots
Tiny, compact galaxies are masters of disguise in the distant universe Continue reading Searching for the secrets behind the Little Red Dots
