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- Climate Scientists Discover Food Grows in the Tropics Wed, 31 Aug 22, 7:00pmSmithsonian correspondent Sarah Kuta has discovered it might be possible to eat tropical staples like Bread Fruit in place of wheat, if the planet warms.
- 13 heirloom gifts that will stand the test of time Tue, 12 Dec 17, 4:10amA gift that will stand the test of time is one that can be treasured by many people - not just the current recipient! Heirloom gifts such as cast iron cookware, pocketwatches, and rare books can literally last for generations...
- Newly discovered exoplanet may be the best place to search for extraterrestrial life Thu, 20 Apr 17, 5:56amToday researchers at Harvard-Smithsonian made an exciting announcement: a newly discovered planet may be the best candidate yet for finding life outside of our solar system...
- Giant wind-blown pods are made from six tons of willow saplings Thu, 10 Dec 15, 8:00pmDougherty’s works are immediately recognizable. The acclaimed North Carolina-based sculptor has constructed over 250 twig sculptures worldwide in the past thirty years. Shindig was recently installed as part of Wonder,...
- These otherworldly paper mountains will change how you look at everyday objects Tue, 8 Dec 15, 8:00pmThe beauty of Donovan’s site-specific work lies in its unexpected simplicity and accessibility. The New York-based artist is renowned for turning humble mass-produced objects, like plastic cups, scotch tape, and buttons,...
- Smithsonian Zoo’s LEED Gold Asian elephant center is a comfortable eco-friendly home for animals Tue, 24 Nov 15, 8:00pmWhile the ethics of holding animals in captivity is a hotly debated topic, the Smithsonian’s Elephant Trails community is a great case study for the benefits of zoos...
- 14 Heirloom Gift Ideas That Will Stand the Test of Time Tue, 2 Dec 14, 5:39amA gift that will stand the test of time is one that can be treasured by many people - not just the current recipient! Heirloom gifts such as cast iron cookware, pocketwatches, and rare books can literally last for generations...
- BIG Unveils 20-Year-Plan to Transform the National Mall Sat, 15 Nov 14, 1:00amBIG's South Mall redesign will have three main goals: to create a more cohesive and easily navigable master plan to tie the museums and gardens together, to improve the visitor experience with expanded amenities such as retail...
- Polished and Shiny: How the Giza Pyramids Looked When They Were First Built (VIDEO) Sat, 1 Nov 14, 1:07amThe crumbling stones of the Giza pyramids may be a sight familiar to most people, but the original look of these ancient structures was considerably different...
- Did You Know David Koch is on the Board of Directors at the Smithsonian and the American Museum of Natural History? Sat, 6 Sep 14, 5:01amDid you know that climate change denier David H. Koch is a trustee of the American Museum of Natural History and an advisory board member of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History? "So, what's in it for him apart...
- Amazing Interactive Maps Compare America’s Cities Using Vintage Charts and Satellite Images Fri, 25 Oct 13, 2:03amWhat will our future cities look like? This is something that is constantly predicted, denied and debated. But the truth is we will just have to wait and see (while making our cities as green and clean as possible, of course.)...
- Smithsonian Institution Starts 3D Scanning its Entire Collection Wed, 15 May 13, 1:55amLast year, the Smithsonian was one of the first American institutions to jump on the 3D printing bandwagon when they scanned and printed a Thomas Jefferson statue from Monitcello...
- David Adjaye’s African-American Smithsonian Museum Breaks Ground This Week Wed, 22 Feb 12, 3:26amRead the rest of David Adjaye’s African-American Smithsonian Museum Breaks Ground This Week Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", David Adjaye, davis brody bond, eco...
- The Smithsonian’s Vaulted Canopy Brings Nature and Light Inside Thu, 24 Jun 10, 5:00amRead the rest of The Smithsonian’s Vaulted Canopy Brings Nature and Light Insidehttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...
- Giant SolPix LED Wall is an Energy Generating Solar Shield Wed, 12 May 10, 6:01amThis brilliant SolPix LED wall combines three of our favorite things: energy efficient lighting, solar power, and bling. The giant media wall is embedded with LED lights and a photovoltaic array, plus it can also function...