There are 118 elements in the periodic table, from hydrogen to ununoctium
One Woman’s Journey to Save Child Slaves
Former child prostitute Somaly Mam has made it her mission to rescue victims of sex slavery throughout the world
Smithsonian Weekend Events—January 9-12—Movies about Stamps
Events at the Smithsonian: January 9-12
Picture of the Week—Pink Iguana
If Charles Darwin had wandered up the side of the Volcan Wolf volcano in 1835, he might have spotted what is now known as the rosada (or pink) iguana
The Milky Way is Bigger, Faster, and Heading for Trouble
Have you heard that the Milky Way is bigger than we thought? Fifty percent bigger, according to new measurements
The Curious Case of the Arkansas Diamonds
In a state park full of amateur diamond miners, one prospector dug up a valuable stone worth thousands of dollars—or did he?
George W. Bush’s Portrait at National Portrait Gallery
The official portrait of the 43rd president, striking a relaxed pose, enters the Smithsonian collections
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