13 heirloom gifts that will stand the test of time
A gift that will stand the test of time is one that can be treasured by many people - not just the current recipient!...
Newly discovered exoplanet may be the best place to search for extraterrestrial life
Today researchers at Harvard-Smithsonian made an exciting announcement: a newly discovered planet may be the best...
Giant wind-blown pods are made from six tons of willow saplings
Dougherty’s works are immediately recognizable. The acclaimed North Carolina-based sculptor has constructed over...
These otherworldly paper mountains will change how you look at everyday objects
http://vimeo.com/59695492 The beauty of Donovan’s site-specific work lies in its unexpected simplicity and...
Smithsonian Zoo’s LEED Gold Asian elephant center is a comfortable eco-friendly home for animals
While the ethics of holding animals in captivity is a hotly debated topic, the Smithsonian’s Elephant Trails...
BIG Unveils 20-Year-Plan to Transform the National Mall
BIG's South Mall redesign will have three main goals: to create a more cohesive and easily navigable master plan...
Polished and Shiny: How the Giza Pyramids Looked When They Were First Built (VIDEO)
The crumbling stones of the Giza pyramids may be a sight familiar to most people, but the original look of these...
Smithsonian Institute Uses 3D Printing to Replicate and Share Its Collection with the World
The Smithsonian Institute’s vast collection numbers over 137 million items, and of that only 2 percent is on...
David Adjaye's African-American Smithsonian Museum Breaks Ground This Week
The Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup (FAB) team won an international design competition back in 2009 to design the...
The Smithsonian's Vaulted Canopy Brings Nature and Light Inside
The courtyard is now the largest event space in Washington D.C, complete with fully grown trees. The lattice work...
Giant SolPix LED Wall is an Energy Generating Solar Shield
This brilliant SolPix LED wall combines three of our favorite things: energy efficient lighting, solar power, and...
Cooper-Hewitt Receives 600K to Continue Design for the Other 90% Exhibit
The Rockefeller Foundation just awarded the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City $600,000 to make...
