Among the vicious political infighting taking place in Washington the week before Christmas, a clear winner emerges: Queen of the Naked Mole Rats. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Dec. 16 – Dec. 22, 2018
Secretary Dr. David Skorton has announced he will leave the Smithsonian this summer, after serving four years as leader of the Institution. Continue reading Secretary David Skorton will depart the Smithsonian in June
Chipmunk cheeks may sound cute, but swollen testicles, seizures and encephalitis are not nearly so charming. Celebrate 50 years of the mumps vaccine, which has largely eliminated this once universal child illness. Continue reading How one little girl helped researchers stump the mumps
Need a few last-minute gift ideas? We have everything under the sun! Continue reading Only 5, 4, 3…shopping days left! You better hurry!
We celebrated man’s achievement in reaching the moon and had a long conversation about the future of exploration, information and art in a digital age. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Dec. 9 – Dec. 15, 2018
Nine Smithsonian scholars are among the most cited in the work of others in their disciplines. Continue reading Standing on the shoulders of giants: Smithsonian scholars are among the most influential in their fields
CEO of California Historical Society is switching coasts to head up the National History Museum, Continue reading American History Museum makes its own history with first female director
Amy Kehs introduces Stacey Havard, whose favorite Smithsonian things range from live bait to opera. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Stacey Havard
We’re not entirely sure of his birthdate more than 250 years ago, but when Jacques-Louis Macie, the illegitimate son of Hugh Percy, the 1st Duke of Northumberland, was born secretly in Paris, few would have known he was born under a very lucky star indeed. Continue reading A series of fortunate events
James Gagliardi, a self-described “plant geek,” used his knowledge to narrow an international search that resulted in the rescue of an abused and exploited child. Continue reading A humble horticulturist is a secret superhero
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
