Head of African American Museum on leave as Smithsonian faces Trump pressure
The internal announcement, which has not previously been made public, came nearly two weeks before President Trump issued an ...
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EPA Head Shutters Agency's National Environmental Museum
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently shuttered the National Environmental Museum, located inside the federal ...
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SETI Institute’s 2025 Drake Award recognizes origins of life research
The SETI Institute announced today two recipients for the 2025 Drake Award: Dr. David Deamer (University of California, Santa ...
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Eminent climate scientist named director of Whale Museum
It’s about the whales: one of the nation’s top climate scientists has been named director of the Whale Museum. Here, a crew ...
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You Need To Visit This Historic Washington Town That’s Straight Out Of A Postcard
The Bell Tower Park provides a perfect vantage point to appreciate Port Townsend’s geographic good fortune—the Olympic ...
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Readers talk science dioramas, an underwater volcano eruption, a zero-less number system
Museum experts are exploring how to bring the science dioramas of yore into the 21st century, while ensuring scientific accuracy and acknowledging past ...
Trump’s FCC commissioner opens investigation into Walt Disney Co. and ABC for diversity policies
President Trump's head of the FCC had Disney and ABC in his sights. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr wrote to Walt Disney Co.
Trump executive order targets 'improper ideology' at famed Smithsonian museums
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to remove "improper ideology" from the famed ...
Venus flytrap wasp? Scientists uncover ancient insect preserved in amber that snatched its prey
An ancient wasp may have zipped among the dinosaurs, with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey, ...
10 distinctly Chicago spring break ideas for locals, tourists and procrastinators alike
No plans? No problem. Our family-friendly guide helps you make the most of a city break — or a day trip — with these quirky ...
What’s happening with the Institute of Museum and Library Services after Trump’s executive order
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has been added to the list of government agencies targeted by President Donald ...
‘Boston was born facing down bullies’: Michelle Wu has sharp words for Washington in State of the City address
Mayor Michelle Wu's third annual address, which will be held in the MGM Music Hall at Fenway, begins at 7 p.m.