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Helping Wildlife and Livestock Coexist in Kenya

Conservation Biology study has implications for translating science into action to conserve wildlife and ecosystems in Laikipia and beyond.
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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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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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National Museum of Natural History

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.

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Smithsonian Snapshot

First-Ever Image of a Black Hole

Captured by the Event Horizon Telescope, this image reveals the supermassive black hole at the center of Messier 87.

Elizabeth Harmon

Because of Her Story

Dr. Elizabeth Harmon Uncovers the Histories of Smithsonian Women in Science

19th-century women scientists played a much larger role at the Smithsonian than we've recognized.

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National Museum of Natural History

Ocean Portal: All About Sharks

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

Nick Pyenson

National Museum of Natural History

Time Travel With Smithsonian Paleontologist: Nick Pyenson

His job as a time traveler is to make discoveries about the past that can help shape our future.

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Smithsonian Collaboration

eMammal: See Wildlife, Do Science

Place “camera traps” in your community to assist researchers in answering questions about mammal distribution and abundance.

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Smithsonian Global

Restoring Landscapes in the Panama Canal Watershed

Scientists study how to transform degraded landscapes into healthy forests, clean water, and eco-friendly ranches.

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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.

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Smithsonian Spotlight

Orchids: Nature's Art

Smithsonian Gardens has more than 8,000 specimens. Explore a selection from the collection along with art inspired by these beautiful blooms.

Moray eel

National Museum of Natural History

Bizarre and Beautiful Coral Reef Animals

Explore some of the oddest and most amazing creatures to see, from parrotfish to tiny pygmy sea horses.

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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Ecosystems on the Edge

Discover the challenges life faces on the coasts—and what scientists and anyone can do to save them.

monoculture of boulder corals

National Museum of Natural History

Ocean Acidification

Learn about “climate change’s evil twin” with the National Museum of Natural History's Ocean Portal.

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