un Six orbiting planets sets record for Sun-like stars say Kepler, Smithsonian astronmers By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:26:12 +0000 Last week, the Kepler team and CfA astronomers announced the discovery of a system of six transiting planets around one Sun-like star. The previous record holder for the number of transiting planets was three. The post Six orbiting planets sets record for Sun-like stars say Kepler, Smithsonian astronmers appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy planets
un Smithsonian and MIT to launch online mystery game for middle-shool children By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:53:48 +0000 On April 4 the Smithsonian and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will launch VANISHED, an 8-week online/offline environmental disaster mystery game for middle-school children, meant […] The post Smithsonian and MIT to launch online mystery game for middle-shool children appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature conservation biology National Museum of Natural History science education technology
un Mystery of the quiet Sun solved By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:29:59 +0000 The Sun has been in the news a lot lately because it's beginning to send out more flares and solar storms. Its recent turmoil is particularly newsworthy because the Sun was very quiet for an unusually long time. New computer simulations imply that the Sun's long quiet spell resulted from changing flows of hot plasma within it. The post Mystery of the quiet Sun solved appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Astronomers explore the rich chemistry surrounding an evolved star By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:00:23 +0000 Over 170 molecules have been detected in space, from simple diatomic molecules like CO to complex organic molecules with over 70 atoms, such as fullerene. […] The post Astronomers explore the rich chemistry surrounding an evolved star appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Artist’s recreation of 7- to 6-million-year-old early human unveiled in Hall of Human Origins By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:49:34 +0000 Meet Sahelanthropus tchadensis. This newly unveiled bust by artist John Gurche is now on view in the the Hall of Human Origins at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. The post Artist’s recreation of 7- to 6-million-year-old early human unveiled in Hall of Human Origins appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Anthropology Science & Nature fossils mammals National Museum of Natural History new acquisitions
un Don’t pick a fight with a eunuch spider. It has nothing to lose By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:27:31 +0000 In a recent study of the mating behavior of these Asian spiders, researchers found that 87.5 percent of males had both palps amputated during copulation. The post Don’t pick a fight with a eunuch spider. It has nothing to lose appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Research News Science & Nature biodiversity insects National Museum of Natural History spiders
un Astronomers in distant future might still deduce the Big Bang origin of the Universe By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:15:42 +0000 Astronomers of the future won't have to take the Big Bang on faith. With careful measurements and clever analysis, they can find the subtle evidence outlining the history of the universe. The post Astronomers in distant future might still deduce the Big Bang origin of the Universe appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy biodiversity Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian galaxies Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Archaeological evidence confirms mass hunting of gazelles 5,000 years ago By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:28:03 +0000 A remarkable 5,000-year-old deposit of bones representing an entire herd of Persian gazelles recently discovered in northeastern Syria is firm evidence, scientists say, of an ancient hunting practice largely responsible for the near extinction of gazelles in this region today. The post Archaeological evidence confirms mass hunting of gazelles 5,000 years ago appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Anthropology Research News Science & Nature conservation endangered species extinction mammals National Museum of Natural History osteology
un Astronomers unveil portrait of newly discovered “super-exotic super-Earth” By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:34:20 +0000 An international team of astronomers has revealed details of a “super-exotic” exoplanet that would make the planet Pandora in the movie Avatar pale in comparison. The post Astronomers unveil portrait of newly discovered “super-exotic super-Earth” appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space
un Leafsnap, a new mobile app that identifies plants by leaf shape, is launched by Smithsonian and collaborators By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2011 17:24:52 +0000 In addition to the species name, Leafsnap provides high-resolution photographs and information about the tree's flowers, fruit, seeds and bark—giving the user a comprehensive understanding of the specie The post Leafsnap, a new mobile app that identifies plants by leaf shape, is launched by Smithsonian and collaborators appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature technology
un Stunning high-resolution NASA images available online for public exhibits By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 05 May 2011 13:06:38 +0000 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has made available to the public a new online collection of images that capture the excitement of planetary exploration and the journey to understand the origin and evolution of the solar system. The post Stunning high-resolution NASA images available online for public exhibits appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Mars polar dunes By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2011 18:06:05 +0000 Image right: A sea of dunes, sculpted by the wind into long lines, surrounds the northern polar cap of Mars, covering an area as big […] The post Mars polar dunes appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space Spotlight Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
un The Kepler spacecraft’s astounding haul of multiple-planet systems By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2011 12:20:09 +0000 NASA's Kepler spacecraft is proving itself to be a prolific planet hunter. Within just the first four months of data, astronomers have found evidence for more than 1,200 planetary candidates. Of those, 408 reside in systems containing two or more planets, and most of those look very different than our solar system. The post The Kepler spacecraft’s astounding haul of multiple-planet systems appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian planets Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Astronomers unveil the most complete 3-D map of the local universe By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 16:51:31 +0000 Today, Wednesday, May 25, astronomers unveiled the most complete 3-D map of the local universe (out to a distance of 380 million light-years) ever created. Taking more than 10 years to complete, the 2MASS Redshift Survey (2MRS) also is notable for extending closer to the Galactic plane than previous surveys – a region that’s generally obscured by dust. The post Astronomers unveil the most complete 3-D map of the local universe appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Lofty experiments with gliding ants reveals secrets of their unusual flight By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:17:26 +0000 One of the most challenging aspects of this research is simply studying these insects as they are falling, says Yanoviak, a tropical arthropod ecologist at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. Small body size, rapid descent, and the long distances that they can fall, make accurate data taking a challenge. The post Lofty experiments with gliding ants reveals secrets of their unusual flight appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Research News Science & Nature insects South America Tropical Research Institute
un Chandra X-Ray Observatory finds massive black holes common in early universe By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:36:16 +0000 Using the deepest X-ray image ever taken, astronomers found the first direct evidence that massive black holes were common in the early universe. This discovery from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory shows that very young black holes grew more aggressively than previously thought, in tandem with the growth of their host galaxies. The post Chandra X-Ray Observatory finds massive black holes common in early universe appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space black holes Chandra X-Ray Observatory
un Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and George Mason University expand partnership By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:52:14 +0000 Scientists and educators from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and George Mason University broke ground June 29 on a green-design conservation complex that embodies the concept of the living classroom. The post Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and George Mason University expand partnership appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature conservation biology endangered species Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
un Research on tungara frogs may be applicable to hearing loss/attention deficits in humans By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:01:16 +0000 A new study has revealed information about the way tungara frogs in the tropical rain forest hear, sort, and process sounds which is very similar to the way humans do. The knowledge could be applicable to communication disorders associated with hearing loss and attention deficits or difficulties. The post Research on tungara frogs may be applicable to hearing loss/attention deficits in humans appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature amphibian Center for Tropical Forest Science frogs Tropical Research Institute
un Unlocking the mysteries of Jefferson’s bible with high-tech analysis and microscopic testing By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:27:23 +0000 The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, more commonly known as the Jefferson bible, is a volume created by Thomas Jefferson containing passages he […] The post Unlocking the mysteries of Jefferson’s bible with high-tech analysis and microscopic testing appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Spotlight conservation materials science National Museum of American History
un What makes rainforests unique? History, not ecology. By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:24:07 +0000 History and geology, not current ecology, are likely what has made tropical forests so variable from site to site. The post What makes rainforests unique? History, not ecology. appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature biodiversity carbon dioxide Center for Tropical Forest Science climate change Colombia conservation conservation biology extinction rain forests South America Tropical Research Institute
un New DNA study suggests coral reef biodiversity is seriously underestimated By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:21:10 +0000 The first DNA barcoding survey of crustaceans living on samples of dead coral taken from the Indian, Pacific and Caribbean oceans suggests that the diversity of organisms living on the world’s coral reefs—one of the most endangered habitats on Earth—is seriously underestimated. The post New DNA study suggests coral reef biodiversity is seriously underestimated appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Marine Science Science & Nature biodiversity Caribbean climate change conservation conservation biology coral reefs endangered species National Museum of Natural History
un Q&A: National Zoo veterinarian Suzan Murray is working to halt pandemic disease in hotspots around the world By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:12:03 +0000 Suzan Murray, chief veterinary medical officer at the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park, recently returned from Hanoi, where she led a team of scientists training pathologists from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam to better sample, recognize and detect wildlife diseases in hopes of preventing emerging pandemic disease. The post Q&A: National Zoo veterinarian Suzan Murray is working to halt pandemic disease in hotspots around the world appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Q & A Science & Nature Center for Tropical Forest Science Smithsonian's National Zoo veterinary medicine
un Two Earth-sized planets discovered orbiting a distant Sun-like star By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:42:04 +0000 Astronomers using NASA's Kepler mission have detected two Earth-sized planets orbiting a distant star. This discovery marks a milestone in the hunt for alien worlds, since it brings scientists one step closer to their ultimate goal of finding a twin Earth. The post Two Earth-sized planets discovered orbiting a distant Sun-like star appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian planets Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un First fish App from the Smithsonian free on iTunes. “The Smithsonian Guide to the Shore Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Pacific” By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:22:34 +0000 The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute has released the first completely portable bilingual species identification guide for the shore fishes of the tropical Eastern Pacific as a free iPhone application. The post First fish App from the Smithsonian free on iTunes. “The Smithsonian Guide to the Shore Fishes of the Tropical Eastern Pacific” appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Marine Science Science & Nature conservation biology Ecuador extinction fishes Smithsonian Environmental Research Center South America technology
un X-Class flares released by the Sun, March 6, captured by Atmospheric Imaging Assembly By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:46:20 +0000 The Sun’s Active Region 1429 has been shooting off flares and coronal mass ejections since it rotated into Earth’s view on March 2, 2012. Two X-class flares have been released overnight, an X1.3 and an X5.4. The post X-Class flares released by the Sun, March 6, captured by Atmospheric Imaging Assembly appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Sun
un Planet starship: runaway planets zoom at a fraction of light speed By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:43:10 +0000 Seven years ago, astronomers boggled when they found the first runaway star flying out of our Galaxy at a speed of 1.5 million miles per hour. Theorists wondered: Could the same thing happen to planets? New research shows that the answer is yes. The post Planet starship: runaway planets zoom at a fraction of light speed appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Milky Way planets
un 3-D imaging adds remarkable new understanding of North America’s mysterious Clovis people By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2012 13:53:57 +0000 The only explanation for such symmetry across these vast distances, explains Smithsonian anthropologist Dennis Stanford, is that the method of creating the points was handed down from person to person. The post 3-D imaging adds remarkable new understanding of North America’s mysterious Clovis people appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Anthropology History & Culture Research News Science & Nature National Museum of Natural History prehistoric rocks & minerals technology
un Unseen planet’s gravity allows Kepler Telescope to “see” it By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2012 19:20:19 +0000 Researchers led by David Nesvorny of Southwest Research Institute and David Kipping of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics has inferred an unseen planet, this time orbiting a distant star, marking the first success of this technique outside the solar system. The post Unseen planet’s gravity allows Kepler Telescope to “see” it appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian planets Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Fungal fidelity: some ants have been eating the same meal for 5 million years! By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2012 12:49:40 +0000 Scientists have discovered an incredible story of fungal fidelity among certain species of ants. The post Fungal fidelity: some ants have been eating the same meal for 5 million years! appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Research News Science & Nature ants Ecuador fungi insects National Museum of Natural History prehistoric South America
un The Age of Plastic: Symposium June 7 & 8, 2012 By insider.si.edu Published On :: Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:25:09 +0000 “The Age of Plastic: Ingenuity + Responsibility” a public Smithsonian Symposium that will take an uncommon look at the most common of materials. On Thursday, June […] The post The Age of Plastic: Symposium June 7 & 8, 2012 appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Spotlight collections conservation materials science
un Black hole growth found to be out of synch By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:26:15 +0000 A new study of Chandra data has revealed two nearby galaxies whose supermassive black holes are growing faster than the galaxies themselves. The post Black hole growth found to be out of synch appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics black holes Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Chandra X-Ray Observatory Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Alien Earths may have formed in Universe earlier than expected By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:58:33 +0000 New research by a team of astronomers found that planets smaller than Neptune are located around a wide variety of stars, including those with fewer heavy elements than the Sun. The post Alien Earths may have formed in Universe earlier than expected appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Close encounters between planetary systems of Kepler-36 stun astrophysicists By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:09:19 +0000 Imagine a gas giant planet spanning three times more sky than the Moon looming over the molten landscape of a lava world. This alien vista exists in the newly discovered two-planet system of Kepler-36. The post Close encounters between planetary systems of Kepler-36 stun astrophysicists appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian planets Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Astronomers release highest-resolution images ever of the Sun’s corona By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:19:56 +0000 Today, astronomers are releasing the highest-resolution images ever taken of the Sun's corona, or million-degree outer atmosphere, in an extreme-ultraviolet wavelength of light. The post Astronomers release highest-resolution images ever of the Sun’s corona appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Sun
un Astronomers discover X-rays from a young supernova remnant By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:48:07 +0000 Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have detected X-rays emitted by the debris from the explosion of supernova 1957D. The post Astronomers discover X-rays from a young supernova remnant appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Chandra X-Ray Observatory Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory supernova
un Female spiders produce mating plugs to prevent unwanted sex from males By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:22:46 +0000 They observed that no plugs were ever formed during mating trials, but instead, females exposed to many males produced the amorphous plugs during the egg-laying process. The post Female spiders produce mating plugs to prevent unwanted sex from males appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Science & Nature insects National Museum of Natural History spiders
un Recreating a slice of the universe By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:07:55 +0000 Scientists at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and their colleagues at the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies have invented a new computational approach that can accurately follow the birth and evolution of thousands of galaxies over billions of years. The post Recreating a slice of the universe appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian galaxies Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Planetary system orbiting two suns discovered by astronomers By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:01:57 +0000 The discovery of the first transiting circumbinary multi-planet system: two planets orbiting around a pair of stars, is announced by astronomers. The post Planetary system orbiting two suns discovered by astronomers appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian planets Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Undersea parasite turns male mud crabs female By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:11:15 +0000 One such parasite lurks in Chesapeake Bay: an invasive barnacle that hijacks a mud crab’s reproductive system and impregnates it with parasite larvae—even if the crab is male. The post Undersea parasite turns male mud crabs female appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Marine Science Science & Nature biodiversity Caribbean Chesapeake Bay conservation conservation biology endangered species invasive species Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
un Chandra X-ray Observatory shows Milky Way is surrounded by halo of hot gas By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:39:16 +0000 stronomers have used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory to find evidence our Milky Way Galaxy is embedded in an enormous halo of hot gas that extends for hundreds of thousands of light years. The post Chandra X-ray Observatory shows Milky Way is surrounded by halo of hot gas appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Chandra X-Ray Observatory galaxies Milky Way Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and George Mason University dedicate new academic facilities in Front Royal, Va. By insider.si.edu Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:50:00 +0000 The Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation, a unique program in terms of its academic offerings and contributions to the field of conservation, celebrated the completion of its expansive new academic facilities today, Oct. 18, at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va. The post Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and George Mason University dedicate new academic facilities in Front Royal, Va. appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Science & Nature amphibian biodiversity conservation conservation biology endangered species mammals Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Smithsonian's National Zoo veterinary medicine
un Smithsonian launches Global Marine Biodiversity Project with $10 million donation By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:28:53 +0000 The goal of the project—the Smithsonian’s Tennenbaum Marine Observatories—is to monitor the ocean’s coastal ecosystems over a long period of time. The post Smithsonian launches Global Marine Biodiversity Project with $10 million donation appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Marine Science Science & Nature Caribbean Center for Tropical Forest Science conservation biology Forest Global Earth Observatory ocean acidification
un New count reveals scrub-jay on Santa Cruz Island is among rarest bird species in the U.S. By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:19:22 +0000 Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists and collaborators have found that the island scrub-jay’s population on Santa Cruz Island—its only habitat—is significantly smaller than previously believed […] The post New count reveals scrub-jay on Santa Cruz Island is among rarest bird species in the U.S. appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Science & Nature biodiversity birds conservation conservation biology endangered species extinction Migratory Bird Center new species Smithsonian's National Zoo
un NASA funds Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory instrument to track North American air pollution By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:50:33 +0000 The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory has been awarded a NASA project to build the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument. TEMPO will measure North American air pollution, from Mexico City to the Canadian tar/oil sands, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, hourly and at high spatial resolution. The post NASA funds Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory instrument to track North American air pollution appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics carbon dioxide Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian climate change conservation biology pollution Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Panama’s slime molds get attention from Arkansas University grad student By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:45:54 +0000 This past summer, Laura Walker became the first scientist to collect slime molds from soils at the Barro Colorado Nature Monument in Panama, a reserve administered by the Smithsonain since 1946. The post Panama’s slime molds get attention from Arkansas University grad student appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Science & Nature Center for Tropical Forest Science conservation biology fungi
un NASA’s IRIS spacecraft scheduled to launch in April By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:42:37 +0000 NASA's next Small Explorer (SMEX) mission to study the little-understood lower levels of the sun's atmosphere has been fully integrated and final testing is underway. The post NASA’s IRIS spacecraft scheduled to launch in April appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Science & Nature Space technology
un First earth-sized planets found By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:10:56 +0000 Astronomers using NASA's Kepler mission have detected two Earth-sized planets orbiting a distant star. The post First earth-sized planets found appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian planets Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
un Smithsonian scientists launch 100-year project to examine the future of forests By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:08:56 +0000 A century from now researchers will gather data from a forest in Maryland to see how, during the previous 100 years, varying levels of species […] The post Smithsonian scientists launch 100-year project to examine the future of forests appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Marine Science Research News Science & Nature biodiversity Chesapeake Bay conservation conservation biology Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
un Biologist Andrew Sellers turns lionfish invasion into research opportunity By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:56:08 +0000 Covered in venomous spines the exotic and strikingly banded Indo-Pacific lionfish would be a painful mouthful to any creature that may try to catch and […] The post Biologist Andrew Sellers turns lionfish invasion into research opportunity appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Marine Science Research News Science & Nature Caribbean conservation biology fishes invasive species Tropical Research Institute
un Young star suggests our sun was a feisty toddler By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:30:06 +0000 If you had a time machine that could take you anywhere in the past, what time would you choose? Most people would probably pick the […] The post Young star suggests our sun was a feisty toddler appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Research News Science & Nature Space astronomy astrophysics Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Chandra X-Ray Observatory Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Sun