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The Smithsonian Institution is closing its diversity office and freezing all federal hiring. The decision will affect dozens ...

Scientists have detected organic compounds and minerals necessary for life in the samples collected by the OSIRIS-REx mission ...

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's exhibits and facilities (including restrooms, several gift shops and two cafes) are free to visit, but fees do apply for the Butterfly Pavilion ...

The new year is upon us, and with it, a whole new roster of planned exhibitions across the Smithsonian’s numerous museums and National Zoo, where the public can glimpse its two newest pandas, Bao Li ...

The National Museum of Natural History often receives requests for information on famous horses which are believed to be part of the Smithsonian's research collection or on display in the exhibit ...

All forms of Earth life have specific chemicals in their makeup, such as amino acids and sugars. Scientists have known that ...

An executive order by Donald Trump prohibits all DEI programs at federal institutions. Some have already dismantled them.

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