Stories from this author
From a computer-generated model, sculptors cast a bronze triceratops that Looks like the real thing
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Popular “snore and roar” sleepovers give visitors an up close nighttime adventure with animals
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To assemble “The American Presidency” exhibition, experts scour a treasure trove of historic pictures
When works of art are pollen and rice, and even milk, the Hirshhorn Museum gives them extra-special care
Before Smithsonian scientists do underwater research, Michael Lang makes them seaworthy.
Fascinated by the graceful gliding of these mammals with “wings,” scientists take a close look.
Historian, photographer and Macarthur “genius,” Deborah Willis documents the black experience
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Smithsonian and NASA’s Chandra x-ray observatory sheds new light on the mysteries of the universe
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With its colorful history and a touch of whimsy, the Renwick is a singular experience
Every six months Smithsonian horticulturists give the Haupt Garden a makeover from the roots up
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Before works go on tour during a three-year museum renovation, there’s lots of sprucing up and packing
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A Smithsonian anthropologist applies his expertise to cases of missing children and disaster victims
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A good read gives mothers and daughters much more to talk about than just the plot
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From finance to feathers, Secretary Lawrence M. Small brings diverse talents to the Smithsonian
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For the National Zoo’s esteemed senior citizens, only the very best in geriatric medical care will do
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War games enthusiasts use miniature soldiers and multiple-terrain boards to simulate real battles
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