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Space shuttle Discovery to arrive at Smithsonian Musuem
April 19, 2012 6:43 AM
CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) - Space shuttle Discovery is preparing to move into its new home at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum annex in northern Virginia. This morning, the world's most traveled spaceship will be lifted off its Boeing 747 carrier and towed to the museum near Dulles International... more » -
Ruby slippers from 'Wizard of Oz' pulled from Smithsonian
February 18, 2012 2:05 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are being removed from a Smithsonian exhibit to be conserved. Curators say the famous shoes are old and need to be prepared for a future display at the National Museum of American History. The last day to see... more » -
Smithsonian app can I.D. your trees
June 8, 2011 6:21 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - If you've ever wondered what type of tree was nearby but didn't have a guide book, finding the answer is now as easy as a snapshot. Scientists are introducing the first mobile app to identify plants by simply photographing a leaf. The iPhone and iPad... more » -
Smithsonian refuses OJ Simpson suit
March 2, 2010 4:11 PM
The Smithsonian Institution has rejected a donation of the suit O.J. Simpson wore when he was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend. The decision announced Tuesday comes a day after a judge approved the donation as the solution to a long court battle over the clothing. Smithsonian... more » -
Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo crew in Panama
November 19, 2009 3:54 PM
A crew from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is in Panama, teaming with the Smithsonian and other organizations to save amphibians from possible extinction as they battle a fungus. The five-person expedition team includes Kevin and Jaime Kratt, Dr. Della Garelle, Bob Chastain and Dr. Mark Kombert. They go out... more » -
Colorado artist wins Smithsonian portrait contest
October 23, 2009 12:34 PM
A Colorado artist has won a national portraiture competition and will have his work shown at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. The museum announced Thursday that 37-year-old Dave Woody of Fort Collins, Colo., will win the $25,000 prize and a separate commission. His photograph titled "Laura," portraying a fellow graduate... more »
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