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Head of Smithsonian museums announces he will be stepping down

The US institution is under pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country’s history.
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Meet the Museum Scientist Studying Modern Birds and Fossils to Understand How Ancient Avians Took Flight

Smithsonian researcher Klara Widrig studies living birds to build 3D models of their ancestors’ anatomies, uncovering how flight evolved
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Smithsonian-Led Research Shows That Scorpions’ Weapons Are Fortified With Metal To Suit Their Needs

Electron microscope image of the entire telson (stinger) of the Tanzanian red bark scorpion (Babycurus Jacksoni). Image includes the telson vesicle, which contains two venom-producing glands. Muscles surrounding the glands will contract internally, pushing ...
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Smithsonian unveils ‘Our Shared Future’ programming for America’s 250 celebrations

The Smithsonian Institution on Monday unveiled its brand new “Our Shared Future” programming for America’s 250th birthday this year, after the White House launched a review of the group’s plans. The series of events and exhibitions throughout the ...
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The Smithsonian is displaying brown pelican eggs from Louisiana. Here's the details.

To mark the nation’s 250th, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History opened a new exhibition, "From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage," June 18 in Washington, D.C. The space stretches across 5,000 square feet and includes ...
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Quahog on display at Smithsonian museum for America’s 250th anniversary

WASHINGTON (WPRI) — Did you know that a Rhode Island’s staple is on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History? The Smithsonian announced earlier this week that a new exhibit called “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and ...
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Smithsonian Museums Stay Open Late for Expanded Three-Day Solstice Weekend

For the first time, the Smithsonian is expanding its popular Solstice Saturday into a three-day celebration, inviting visitors to kick off summer from Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21. As part of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s ...