When the Moon Obscures the Sun, How Does Life on Earth Respond?
From fish to flamingos, here’s what scientists know — and what they hope to find out — about how plants and animals react to a total solar eclipse
A Glowing Review: Meet the Museum Scientist Who Studies the Evolution of Bioluminescence in Corals
Deepwater coral specialist Andrea Quattrini’s new paper pins the origin of bioluminescence in corals to more than 500 million years ago
Meet the Smithsonian Fellow Alumni Helping to Save the Planet
This Earth Day, learn about early-career researchers who are tackling issues from green technology to lichen biodiversity and coral rehabilitation
This Volunteer Week, Get to Know the Smithsonian Volunteer Who Meticulously Curated Thousands of Tiny Crustaceans
Vial after vial, and label after label, Sofia Barretto Thomas dedicated her time and careful eye to sorting the thousands of amphipods donated by the late cave biologist John R. Holsinger
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