Are Scientists Sexist? New Study Identifies a Gender Bias

A new study indicates that the gatekeepers of science, whether male or female, are less likely to hire female applicants to work in labs
September 24, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Events September 25-27: Waterways, Conserving Masterpieces and Video Blogging

This week, explore the role of the Anacostia River, art conservators at the museum and video blogging in contemporary life
September 24, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

The Copper King’s Precipitous Fall

Augustus Heinze dominated the copper fields of Montana, but his family's scheming on Wall Street set off the Panic of 1907.
September 20, 2012 | By Gilbert King

Events September 21-23: Sculpture dedications, Jim Henson and Sufism at the Smithsonian

This weekend, join in a ceremony to welcome two new monumental works, celebrate the Muppets creator and learn about the world of Islamic mysticism
September 20, 2012 | By Jeanie Riess

Tussling Over Thecodontosaurus

The history of Thecodontosaurus, the fourth dinosaur ever named, is a tangled tale of paleontologist politics
September 19, 2012 | By Brian Switek

In a Van Gogh Painting, the Flowers Are Changing Color

Scientists have figured out why some of the "Flowers in a blue vase" became discolored over time
September 17, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Events September 18-20: Free love, Edward Hopper and historic houses

This week, take in some spoken word, learn more about the artist behind iconic scenes and tour the official guest house of U.S. presidents
September 17, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Picture-Perfect Bonsai

In a new book, botanical photographer Jonathan Singer focuses his lens on the potted plants
September 13, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Amy Henderson: The Fashion-Forward Life of Diana Vreeland

It was Diana Vreeland, whose skill, imagination and discipline, defined the job of a modern fashion editor
September 11, 2012 | By Amy Henderson

All Ears! An Underwater Sculpture that Listens

A collaboration between sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor and marine biologist Heather Spence aims to track the development of a new coral reef
September 11, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Take a Stroll Through Whistler’s London Neighborhood

A handful of Whistler's etchings, many never-before exhibited and on view at the Freer, offer a view of the artist's Chelsea neighborhood
September 10, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events September 11-13: Alaska artists, Twitter talk and The Scream

This week: Native artisans, Barbara Kruger and Edvard Munch
September 10, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

The Ugliest, Most Contentious Presidential Election Ever

Throughout the 1876 campaign, Tilden’s opposition had called him everything from a briber to a thief to a drunken syphilitic
September 07, 2012 | By Gilbert King

Genetics Lab or Art Studio?

DNA 11, based in Ottawa, has built the first high-tech genetics laboratory devoted solely to art making
September 06, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

John Cage Centennial at the Smithsonian

Marking what would have been the avant-garde composer's 100th birthday, a full slate of events offers chances to listen to and discuss his work
September 06, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events September 7-9: Estranged Sisters, Honeybees and a Steinway Piano

This weekend, an acclaimed foreign film, butterflies and bees and Schubert all want to entertain you
September 06, 2012 | By Jeanie Riess

Collage of Arts and Sciences: Now In Session

Our newest blog explores the fertile ground where art and science meet
September 04, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Events September 4-6: Quilting Guilds, John Cage at 100 and Stitch Sessions

This week, learn from a quilting guild, celebrate composer John Cage's avant-garde legacy and stitch a little
September 04, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Martin Amis Contemplates Evil

England’s most famous living novelist has moved to America—and tilted the literary world
September 2012 | By Ron Rosenbaum

Is Ai Weiwei China’s Most Dangerous Man?

Arrested and harassed by the Chinese government, artist Ai Weiwei makes daring works unlike anything the world has ever seen
September 2012 | By Mark Stevens

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