Scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) found that the fringe-lipped bat, known to eavesdrop on frog ...

Educators are invited to join the Smithsonian for its fifth annual National Education Summit, a free professional learning event taking place virtually and in person from Tuesday, July 15–Thursday, ...

But it was a different story for young bats. Juveniles responded with significantly more predatory behaviors in response to ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced the 2025 Portrait of a Nation Award honorees. Established in 2015, ...

MISS CHELOVE transforms everyday public spaces into deeply personal statements with art and inspires some to ask: what is the role of the public artist?

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is launching a nationwide strategic investment in the future of rural ...

Jaehyun Lee collects a porewater sample in the SMARTX experiment, at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in ...

The Smithsonian will celebrate the role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have played in American culture. AANHPI Heritage Month this May features interactive events, family ...

Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can explore and reuse millions of digital items from the Smithsonian’s collections (2.8 million at February 2020 launch). We have released these images ...

This plain suit would have created a stark contrast between Franklin and those in the elaborate dress typical of the opulent French Court, and Franklin crafted his appearance knowing that it was a ...