Science & Nature

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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Citizen Science

Join in the Smithsonian Research Mission

Smithsonian researchers enlist volunteers for an array of tasks, both onsite and online. Depending on your interests, you can help sustain species around the globe and even solve mysteries of the planets and stars!
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National Museum of Natural History

Global Volcanism Program

10,000 years of volcanic activity at your fingertips. Includes weekly updates on volcanic activity.
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Smithsonian Science Education Center

Science Game Center

Fun games and apps for learning about science.
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Smithsonian Global

Fishing for a Brighter Future

Learn how Smithsonian scientists are working with fisheries in Myanmar—and across the globe—to protect marine environments.
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Minerals and Gems

The Smithsonian's mineral and gem collection at the National Museum of Natural History is one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Skeleton Stories: The Bone Whisperer

Bioarchaeologist Nicole Smith-Guzman opens a window into the intricacies of pre-Columbian life in Panama.

National Museum of Natural History

Ocean Portal: All About Sharks

Learn about these incredible animals—and the ecosystems in which they play a role.

Smithsonian Insider

The Zoo Guide to Fine Dining

Forget the reservations, white tablecloth, mother-of-pearl caviar spoons and the like. There is a lot to learn about the art of fine dining—zoo style.