Feeling a little fatigued about the current state of American politics? Refresh yourself and gain some perspective by visiting “America’s Presidents” at the National Portrait Gallery. Continue reading Celebrate President’s Day in the company of greatness
Dr. Jessica Siegal-Willott and Kristine Williams were recently recognized by the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians for their work with wild bird populations. Continue reading Saving birds is a global effort
Erin Blasco takes us behind the scenes as Smithsonian curators help the FBI solve a real-life crime mystery. Continue reading They’re not in Kansas any more: The Case of the Stolen Slippers
This week we were all about women–from the ongoing struggle for suffrage and representation to groundbreaking celebrities and First Ladies. We also outed a geothermal plant pretending to be a volcano–can’t slip anything past us! Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was August 4 – August 10, 2019
Excitement is in the air at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, where hoofstock keepers are eagerly anticipating the births of three Persian onagers! Get to know this rare and endangered species in this Q&A with supervisory biologist Dolores Reed. What are your favorite facts about Persian onagers? Onagers, in general, have… Continue reading Featured Creature: Persian Onager
Paul E. Marinari, Senior Curator at the Center for Species Survival at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute, has been been recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with a 2018 Recovery Champion Award for his work with black-footed ferrets. Continue reading Paul Marinari saves species
For decades, scientists with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Conservation Ecology Center and partners have traveled to Myanmar to study Asian elephants, a species threatened by poaching, habitat loss and human-elephant conflict. Continue reading Field in Focus | Saving Elephants in Myanmar (Part 3)
For decades, scientists with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Conservation Ecology Center and partners have traveled to Myanmar to study Asian elephants, a species threatened by poaching, habitat loss and human-elephant conflict. Continue reading Field in Focus | Saving Elephants in Myanmar (Part 2)
Smithsonian scientists and partners are playing matchmakers for corals. Continue reading Earth Optimism: Coral Conservation Breakthrough
With an ecosystem that supports an abundance of wildlife, from mighty bison to tiny insects, the prairie is one of North America’s greatest treasures. But decades of alterations have drastically changed this landscape. Is it too late to save it?
Continue reading Field in Focus | Restoring America’s Prairie
Every object in our collection has a story behind it. This typewriter helped create a an entirely new genre of writing. #BecauseOfHerStory: Octavia Butler Continue reading Keys to the Future
Secretary Bunch commemorates two women whose advice and pioneering work at the Smithsonian have guided him through every position he has held at the Institution. Continue reading Lessons in community: The time to be accountable is now
Janine Brown's international reputation in conservation science recognized with an honorary degree. Continue reading Dr. Janine Brown honored for her international conservation efforts
Jane Milosch will pursue her interest in international cultural heritage at the university of Glasgow. Continue reading Jane Milosch is departing for Scotland
Steve Reynolds invites current Smithsonian docents to attend the annual SIDE docent workshop. This year's topic is Collaboration Opportunities Among SI Museums. Continue reading The Smithsonian SIDE of Life
This week, the Zoo invites us to get a little too up-close and personal, and women might finally get their own place on the National Mall. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 8 – 14, 2020
February 21, 1984. Milo Cleveland Beach, who has perhaps the most awesome name ever, becomes Director of the Sackler Gallery. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: February 21, 1984
