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NASA's Webb Telescope and Parker Probe Now at Smithsonian
Innovation11h ago

NASA's Webb Telescope and Parker Probe Now at Smithsonian

Two groundbreaking NASA missions just found their permanent home at the Smithsonian, giving visitors a chance to stand face-to-face with the technology reaching farther into space than ever before. The displays celebrate humanity's boldest leaps into the unknown.

NASA3 min read
First Woman Thunderbird Pilot Broke Through 1992 Ban
Community HeroesFeb 18

First Woman Thunderbird Pilot Broke Through 1992 Ban

Colonel Nicole Malachowski became the first woman to fly with the elite Thunderbirds after training for a dream that was illegal when she first announced it in sixth grade. Her custom helmet now inspires visitors at the Smithsonian.

Smithsonian2 min read
Scientists Map Moon's Surface to Make Lunar Landings Safer
InnovationFeb 18

Scientists Map Moon's Surface to Make Lunar Landings Safer

Smithsonian researchers discovered over 1,100 new ridges on the moon that reveal where future moonquakes might occur, helping NASA plan safer landing sites for astronauts returning to the lunar surface. The breakthrough could protect crews heading back to the moon as early as 2027.

Google: NASA discovery2 min read
Arabian Leopards Get $51M Boost to Save Their Species
SolutionsFeb 12

Arabian Leopards Get $51M Boost to Save Their Species

With fewer than 120 Arabian leopards left in the wild, a groundbreaking $51.6 million partnership between the Smithsonian and Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission for AlUla is racing to save one of the world's rarest big cats. The collaboration will bring these critically endangered leopards to Washington, D.C. for the first time, connecting millions to conservation science while supporting breeding and rewilding efforts.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery2 min read
15 Winter Sports Photos That Spark Olympic Spirit
SportsFeb 6

15 Winter Sports Photos That Spark Olympic Spirit

Stunning images from the Smithsonian Photo Contest capture everyday athletes embracing ice and snow across the globe. From glacier skating in Alaska to ice fishing in Wisconsin, these photos prove winter sports aren't just for Olympians.

Smithsonian2 min read
20 Uplifting Smithsonian Exhibits Open in 2026
InnovationFeb 4

20 Uplifting Smithsonian Exhibits Open in 2026

The Smithsonian is unveiling 20 new exhibitions in 2026, celebrating everything from African LGBTQ+ artists to America's 250th birthday. Major museums are also completing renovations, making it an exciting year to explore the nation's largest museum collection.

Smithsonian2 min read
National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Elephant in 23 Years
Community HeroesFeb 4

National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Elephant in 23 Years

A healthy Asian elephant calf was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on February 2, the first of her species born there since 2001. You can help name her by donating to elephant conservation, with four beautiful Vietnamese names to choose from.

Smithsonian2 min read
Smithsonian Returns 3 Stolen Hindu Sculptures to India
SolutionsJan 30

Smithsonian Returns 3 Stolen Hindu Sculptures to India

Three ancient bronze sculptures stolen from Tamil Nadu temples in the 1950s are finally going home after researchers matched them to old photographs. The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art confirmed the sacred Hindu images were illegally removed and sold with falsified documents.

Indian Express3 min read
Smithsonian Opens Largest LGBTQ+ African Art Exhibition
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Smithsonian Opens Largest LGBTQ+ African Art Exhibition

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art just unveiled "Here," featuring nearly 60 works from 30 LGBTQ+ artists across Africa and its diasporas. It's the biggest exhibition of its kind ever, challenging stereotypes and celebrating joy, community, and centuries of diverse African identity.

Smithsonian3 min read
Smithsonian Sends Free Telescopes to Rural Schools Nationwide
SolutionsJan 25

Smithsonian Sends Free Telescopes to Rural Schools Nationwide

A new Smithsonian program is delivering free telescopes and astronomy lesson plans to rural schools across America, where students have the darkest skies but the fewest resources. The initiative aims to inspire the next generation of scientists in communities that need STEM support most.

Space.com3 min read
National Portrait Gallery Reveals Bold New Portraiture Winners
Daily MixJan 24

National Portrait Gallery Reveals Bold New Portraiture Winners

Three groundbreaking artists won top honors at the Smithsonian's Portrait Gallery for work that reimagines what a portrait can be. Their innovative pieces use surveillance footage, photography, and painting to tell powerful stories about identity and justice.

Smithsonian2 min read
Fingernail-Sized Frog Found After 62 Years in a Jar
Planet WinsJan 22

Fingernail-Sized Frog Found After 62 Years in a Jar

A tiny frog collected in 1963 by two trailblazing Smithsonian scientists sat unnoticed in a museum jar for six decades before researchers discovered it was an entirely new species. The fingernail-sized amphibian may have gone extinct in the wild, but its preserved specimen now helps scientists understand Brazil's incredible biodiversity.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read