A small remote island I used to work on is falling apart and trapping and killing protected wildlife. For Smithsonian Magazine I wrote about Tern Island, a former military outpost harming seabirds, sea turtles, monk seals, and more. #longreads #SundayLR smithsonianmag.com/science-nature…

A lovely piece from Smithsonian Magazine's history intern, Sonja Anderson, about the many times #Barbie broke the glass ceiling. Thanks to Nina Goldman for the idea! smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/w…

We have 26 libraries. We are here for you. Stay cool. Stay safe. Be kind to each other. ❤️

Among observers, wildlife photographers and even scientists, female birds are overlooked and underappreciated. Carlyn Kranking reports on how this can affect conservation. Audubon Society Audubon Magazine smithsonianmag.com/science-nature…

Jennifer Biggs died tonight. She was a warm, funny, fierce and generous soul. And a magnificent food writer. And an even better friend. Here’s a brief obit from the DM. dailymemphian.com/section/metroc… I miss her already.

RIP Jennifer Biggs, longtime food reporter/reviewer and "gem," for The Commercial Appeal and The Daily Memphian: bit.ly/3KLGUe2

In our latest Smithsonian Magazine issue, 10 incredible wildlife photographers zoom in on their favorite birds: smithsonianmag.com/science-nature…

Ahead of #PandaPalooza at National Zoo, I dove into Smithsonian Magazine's archives to retrace the beloved species' 51-year history in Washington, D.C. 🐼smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-in…

Wonderful to talk about banned books and it’s history. “It’s really the philosophy of the library profession that free people should read freely and that there’s a power in being able to select what you want to read.” #BannedBooksWeek smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brie… @smithsonianmag

Fun piece by Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton with excellent illustration as usual from Meilan Solly!

The best time to attempt one of the coolest skywatching feats is coming up this weekend. Carlyn Kranking reports on what it take to complete the "Messier marathon." Smithsonian Magazine smithsonianmag.com/science-nature…

Tremendous work from @iam_tls and the whole team at Smithsonian Magazine to highlight these winning shots out of 30,728 submissions to the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest: smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/s…

Free family friendly outdoor concert Friday June 28th, 7:30 pm Lamont Plaza 3210 Mt Pleasant st, NW DC Performers: Sara Curruchich with openers Mapuche Rap duo Waikil and Ketrafe

New edition of my book out now with foreword by ⁦Ron Howard⁩ : Jim Henson's Imagination Illustrated – Insight Editions insighteditions.com/products/jim-h…

Renaissance paintings, medieval archives, cloistered orchards—how one Italian scientist is uncovering secrets that could help combat a growing agricultural crisis. bit.ly/4hfELpD

In the face of racist violence, these Black Americans fought and died for the right to vote, @iam_tls writes: smithsonianmag.com/history/these-…