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Inside Science

Smithsonian Associates launches Inside Science, an initiative that can help you expand your knowledge and understanding of science in all its forms.

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Whether you're a science fan or curious about the world around you, Inside Science offers a lively and rewarding way to better understand science in the context of our lives.
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Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

Tracking the Rare Kirtland's Warbler

Smithsonian scientists use new miniature technology to track the endangered bird.
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Smithsonian Collaboration

Science for Monks

Did you know? The Smithsonian works in India teaching Tibetan monks and nuns about Western science and science education.
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Smithsonian Science Education Center

Science Game Center

Fun games and apps for learning about science.
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Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

Bird Friendly® Coffee Program

Great for birds and for people, The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center developed the world’s first and only 100% organic and shade-grown coffee certification.
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surface of a planet

Smithsonian Insider

In Search for Life, Ultraviolet Light May Be Ultra Important

Could UV light be one of the matches that gets life as we know it to ignite?

bottles of parasite specimans

Smithsonian Insider

Changing Climate and Parasites

A new study shows that parasites are facing major extinctions, and museum natural history collections hold the key to research.

birds in nest

Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

Neighborhood Nestwatch

Be a biologist in your own backyard! Neighborhood Nestwatch participants help answer questions related to the survival of bird populations.

tardigrade

Smithsonian Insider

What Species Will Be Earth’s Last Survivors?

Scientists determine the world’s most indestructible species will survive until the Sun dies.

Odile Madden

Smithsonian Insider

Microplastics in Our Environment

Odile Madden knows a lot about plastic. Q&A with Smithsonian plastics scientist.

genomic samples

Smithsonian Insider

Global Genome Initiative

In the face of mass extinctions, the Smithsonian’s Global Genome Initiative quietly saves the world’s DNA.

pod of Akrtocara yakataga

Smithsonian Insider

New Species of Extinct River Dolphin Discovered in Smithsonian Collection

Explore the digital three-dimensional model of the fossil.

3D digital scan of bat specimens

Smithsonian Insider

Next Engineering Revolution Is Hiding in Museum Collections

Engineers shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel—or wings, or sonar systems—when mother nature has already done much of the heavy design work.

Aedes aegypti mosquito

Smithsonian Insider

Smithsonian's Mosquito Collection Is Weapon in Battle against Zika

As the Zika virus is rapidly taking hold around the world, health officials are racing to find its cause and prevent further spread of the disease.

graphic shovel

Smithsonian Gardens

New Community of Gardens App

The Smithsonian's home on mobile or desktop for exploring and collecting stories about gardens and the gardeners who make them grow.

Rob Aguilar with blue catfish

Smithsonian Insider

DNA Solves Puzzle of Catfish Dinners

Uncovering the environmental impact of invasive catfish.

Apollo 11 Command Module markings

National Air and Space Museum

3D Apollo 11 Command Module

Explore the spacecraft that carried astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the moon.

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