A Dry Decline

Changes in rainfall on birds' tropical wintering grounds could be as disruptive to their migration as climate warming

Smithsonian Scientists Find Declining Rainfall Is a Major Influence for Migrating Birds

The Big Leagues

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has recently acquired a painting of living baseball legend Pedro Martinez

National Portrait Gallery Presents Portrait of Pedro Martinez

Wowing Women

The Smithsonian celebrates Women's History Month with a series of films, lectures and performances at museums

Smithsonian Celebrates Women’s History Month

All That Jazz

The Smithsonian celebrates the 10th anniversary of Jazz Appreciation Month this March with performances, talks, tours and family-oriented events

Smithsonian Marks 10th Anniversary of Jazz Appreciation Month

Tailored to Fit

Thomas Jefferson's bible, which he created by culling from the New Testament, is undergoing long-term preservation at the American History museum

National Museum of American History Embarks on Conservation of Jefferson’s Bible

Ill Literacy

Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough has published a paper on the nation’s urgent need to improve the ailing scientific literacy of its citizens

“Increasing Scientific Literacy: A Shared Responsibility” Published by Smithsonian Secretary

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Burmese Python Invasion: Implanting a Radio Transmitter

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