We’re celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with a deeper dive into some of the stories behind the collections. Continue reading Every object tells a story
A pre-World War II US Navy plan for a modular floating platform has developed into a key lifeline in Gaza and at disaster sites around the world. Continue reading The Conversation: How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II
They’re all the same person! Meet Chela Zabin, who works in California for the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Continue reading Eye on Science: What do a newspaper reporter, a surfer and a marine ecologist have in common?
Dr. Missy Hawkins went to “ALL the college” to become the terrestrial mammal curator at the National Museum of Natural History. Continue reading Birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim, and mammals gotta reproduce–all in the name of evolution
We have an even more pressing question: How do you tell the difference? Continue reading The Conversation: Why don’t female crickets chirp?
Without coral reefs, the world would lose a valuable source of food, coastal protection, medicines and income – and some of the world’s most unique and beautiful ecosystems. Continue reading The Conversation: As climate change and pollution imperil coral reefs, scientists are deep-freezing corals to repopulate future oceans
April 16 is National Orchid Day. In honor of these prized, beautiful, and increasingly threatened plants, Sophia Ancira takes us on a tour of the exhibition “The Future of Orchids” before it closes at the end of the month. Continue reading The many faces of orchids
How many trees does it take to offset the emissions created by one airplane? We’ll venture a guess: A lot. Continue reading Dude, where’s my carbon?
Gonzalo Gonzalez Abad of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian, the most interesting part of his work is not the science itself but how we can use science to improve life on this planet. Continue reading Finding the right TEMPO: Using physics for public good
Amelda Fuller is here to combat the notion that human resources is stodgy, bureaucratic and unresponsive. Continue reading This is not Toby Flenderson’s Human Resources Office*
The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
Relive the highlights from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Event--or experience the event for the first time through the miracle of video. Continue reading Highlights from the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event
