March 29, 2012 | 181 notes
This mesmerizing visualization of wind flowing over the U.S. hits on a number of our interests: data, design, mapping, and energy. Trust us, you’re going to want to check this out.
An invisible, ancient source of energy surrounds us—energy that powered the first explorations of the world, and that may be a key to the future.
This map shows you the delicate tracery of wind flowing over the US right now.
Read more about wind and about wind power.(via It’s Okay To Be Smart)
February 15, 2012 | 5 notes
What You See When You Turn a Fish Inside Out
As a museum specialist in the National Museum of Natural History’s division of fishes, Sandra Raredon helps to maintain the largest fish collection in the world and she X-rays the specimens as part of the research.
Ed note: Click the photo to view 11 interactive sliders showing the before and after photos of various fish species.
December 27, 2011 | 6 notes
Ed note: On this day in 537 A.D., construction on the Hagia Sophia was completed in ancient Constantinople. Our article on the struggle to preserve the monument. Click the photo to view the interactive panorama.
December 20, 2011 | 5 notes
EVOTOURISM: Because it’s Time for Travel to Evolve
Welcome to Evotourism™, Smithsonian’s new travel-information service that will help you find and fully enjoy the wonders of evolution.
We launch our Evotourism initiative here by focusing on 12 world-class destinations that span six continents and 500 million years.
Ed note: This panorama is of Kangaroo Island, Australia. Our Evotourism package features more panoramas of other destinations.
