In a world that often feels like it has no more mysteries to discover (at least on land), scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) have recently proven otherwise. The garden of Earthly delights that is Panama’s Barro Colorado Island. Courtesy of Smithsonian It happened on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, home to a … Read more
This unbelievable photo of an “Amazon snake cat” is just that — unbelievable. A photo of the so-called Serpens Catus, a feline with black and neon yellow stripes resembling a snake, went viral Tuesday in social media posts claiming it to be the “rarest species of feline on Earth.” “Serpens catus is the rarest species … Read more
The Smithsonian is reportedly in the process of creating an American Women’s History Museum, and its director has proclaimed it will take an “inclusive” approach. The Smithsonian Institution describes itself as “the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources … Read more