https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/smithsonian-institution/RSS feed for At the SmithsonianenWed, 06 Nov 2024 19:00:31 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-stunning-new-atlas-explores-humanitys-ancient-relationship-with-space-and-the-universe-180985395/Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present dayWed, 06 Nov 2024 19:00:31 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/what-made-quincy-jones-such-a-beloved-figure-in-the-cutthroat-music-industry-180985393/A Smithsonian curator reflects back on the artistic legend, a "Renaissance man" with 28 Grammys to his name, who died Sunday at 91 years oldMon, 04 Nov 2024 20:30:37 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-what-happened-when-one-museum-asked-artists-to-define-home-180985376/The Smithsonian Design Triennial presents 25 commissions that explore the physical and conceptual ideas of shelter and refugeMon, 04 Nov 2024 15:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-captivating-guide-uncovers-the-history-and-mystery-of-dinosaurs-in-50-fossils-180985351/A paleontologist at the Natural History Museum in London chronicles the age of the famous and fascinating massive reptilesTue, 29 Oct 2024 17:16:07 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/why-creator-first-lie-detectors-regret-invention-polygraph-machine-inventor-180985222/The early polygraph machine was considered the most scientific way to detect deception—but that was a mythTue, 22 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/from-candy-to-lightbulbs-felix-gonzalez-torres-showed-life-and-loss-through-everyday-objects-180985302/A new exhibition co-presented by the National Portrait Gallery and the Archives of American Art explores the seminal artist’s workMon, 21 Oct 2024 17:50:52 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/could-anyone-bring-an-extinct-animal-back-to-life-and-more-questions-from-our-readers-180985225/You’ve got questions. We’ve got expertsFri, 18 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-an-indigenous-weavers-mastery-of-color-infuses-her-tapestries-with-a-life-force-180985280/The work of Diné artist DY Begay, now on view at the National Museum of the American Indian, blends tradition and modernityWed, 16 Oct 2024 18:17:46 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/these-17-pictures-tell-the-stories-of-black-athletes-in-america-180985088/A new book from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture shows the images and impacts of athletes on and off the playing fieldFri, 11 Oct 2024 19:20:13 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-11-of-the-best-wildlife-photographs-from-years-past-180985231/A new book reveals striking images from six decades of the beloved Wildlife Photographer of the Year competitionWed, 09 Oct 2024 18:30:40 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-the-tools-and-gadgets-from-julia-childs-kitchen-that-reveal-how-the-beloved-chef-cooked-180985184/From the microwave to the food processor, the book author and television personality tried many appliances and devices to figure out the best ways to use them for her audienceMon, 07 Oct 2024 18:13:43 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/what-the-long-history-of-mail-in-voting-in-the-us-reveals-about-the-election-process-180985195/A recent exhibition shows how soldiers sent in votes during the Civil War and World War II, as many Americans would in 2020 following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemicFri, 04 Oct 2024 15:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/ants-farmed-fungi-in-the-wake-of-dinosaurs-demise-66-million-years-ago-180985193/A new study from Smithsonian scientists analyzes ant and fungus species, and uncovers the origins of their close partnershipThu, 03 Oct 2024 18:04:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/the-colorful-world-of-these-brazilian-identical-twins-bridges-dreams-and-reality-180985157/The artists known as OSGEMEOS showcase the largest exhibition of their work in the United States at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenFri, 27 Sep 2024 16:30:03 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-century-old-paintings-reveal-the-indigenous-roots-and-natural-history-of-new-england-landscapes-180985104/Seven guest collaborators bring new eyes to a Smithsonian museum founder’s collection of American artThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-the-wonders-of-bird-engineering-in-these-photos-of-intricate-nests-180985079/In a new book, a curator at England's Natural History Museum describes rare and interesting nests and eggs—from the house sparrow to the village weaver—and the lessons they hold for avian conservationMon, 16 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/these-fish-transformed-their-dorsal-fins-into-taste-buds-180985044/From tasting to hunting to hitching a ride, some fins have evolved for a variety of uses beyond swimmingMon, 09 Sep 2024 18:36:55 +0000