This week we saw how both music and protest have the power to shape society. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 23 – June 29, 2019
UPDATED June 21, 2019 with webcast video. Dr. Thomas Watters is 2019’s Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar in the Sciences. Continue reading The moon may be shrinking but our knowledge of it is growing
We could talk about climate change or invasive species or the intersection of art and technology this week, but we prefer to squee over NAKED MOLE RATS, nature’s most adorable rodents. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was August 26 – September 1, 2018
We explored some colorful history this week with a fish story about a carp craze and a (peeking through our fingers) look at the Flying Wallendas. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 25 – July 1, 2017
We looked at the past, envisioned the future and gazed at the stars for some cosmic insight this week. Plus, zombie crabs! And we’re relieved that Bei Bei’s okay-kay. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 20 – Nov. 26, 2016
The power of art–in design, performance and policy–was a highlight of the week, along with the gems we mine from the stars and from deep beneath the earth. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 13 – Nov. 19, 2016
Think your summer road trip to the beach takes a lot of planning? At least you’re not piloting the family truckster on Mars, where the days are almost 25 hours long. (Don’t forget the sunscreen!) Continue reading Sol Man: John Grant is on a road trip across Mars
Could a liquid water ocean beneath the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa have the ingredients to support life? Smithsonian scientists are among those helping NASA find out. Continue reading Alien Ocean
Mars Day! is July 13. Out-geek your friends and impress your coworkers with your superior knowledge of the Red Planet. Continue reading Satisfy your “Curiosity” about Mars
Many moons ago, Mars may have endured a colossal cosmic collision. Continue reading SI scientist sheds light on Martian moons
In Memorian: Nancy A. Pope, the founding historian of the National Postal Museum, on August 30. Continue reading In Memoriam: Nancy A. Pope
We do our best work when efforts and ideas can flow across positions, titles, offices, and departments, when we value the work of every hand, when each person recognizes how their labor contributes to our larger mission. Continue reading The work of many hands
Ken Wang explains how Apollo 11 represents the best of the American spirit and why we need to revive that spirit to tackle to complex issues we face today. Continue reading Why space travel should still be a national priority
Bug smuggling and cuddle-bug baby red pandas made the news this week. Oh, and they love Donald Trump in the Netherlands. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 1 – Sept 7
September 10, 1993. The renovated Insect Zoo opens at Natural History, bigger and buggier than ever. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: September 10, 1993
