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Leeches don’t get a lot of love. They’re slimy, wriggly, and, well, they suck—blood that is. But there’s a lot to learn about the lowly leech.

Watch a program from our video webcast archives or view our upcoming schedule. Bring a Smithsonian Scientist to your students with Smithsonian Science How! 

Fast-paced webcast series engages middle school students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) topics in just 30 minutes.

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.

10,000 years of volcanic activity at your fingertips. Includes weekly updates on volcanic activity.