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Researches astronomy, astrophysics, earth and space sciences
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Studies coral reefs and mangroves of coastal Belize
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Researches the conservation and analysis of museum collection
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Performs original research on planetary science, terrestrial
geophysics, and the remote sensing of environmental change
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Preserves threatened species and habitats through research,
professional training, and environmental education
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Examines linked ecosystems at the land-sea interface, especially
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Studies the patterns and mechanisms of change in ocean environments
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Studies the marine ecosystems of Florida
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Studies and protects the grand phenomenon of bird migration
National Zoo |
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Pursues anthropology, mineral sciences, paleobiology and systematic
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Investigates ecology, behavior and evolution of tropical organisms |
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The only conservation center in the United States exclusively
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Conducts and promotes the conservation and technical study of
Asian Art |
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Cultural
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Works to reflect Asian Pacific American experiences in Smithsonian
programs and research |
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Disseminates publications and research developed for the museum
community |
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Promotes the understanding and continuity of contemporary grassroots
cultures worldwide |
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Supports Smithsonian research and programs abroad |
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Advances understanding of Latino contributions to U.S. history,
culture, and society |
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Documents the role of invention in U.S. history and encourages
inventive creativity in young people
American History Museum |
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Smithsonian Material Culture Forum's newsletter
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Seeks to improve the teaching of science in the nation's schools |
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Online
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Highlights from the many research resources online
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Data on the Chesapeake Bay watershed |
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Specimens, taxonomies, bibliographies and more |
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Quarterly newsletter packed with information about the numerous research projects around the Smithsonian |
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Astronomers have seen effects of "dark energy" on the most massive collapsed objects in the universe
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In order to discover objects potentially misappropriated during the World War II Era, the Smithsonian museums are working to identify the ownership history of all collection items that meet the American Association of Museums guidelines |
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This plan outlines the 5-year strategic goals for science research, collections and outreach at the Smithsonian Institution |
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The Science Commission Report was released on January 7, 2003. The full report plus appendices can be found on the Science Commission website. |
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The Smithsonian encourages access to its research staff, collections, and reference materials |
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Art information specialists at the Smithsonian American Art Museum help you find the answers to your art questions |
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The Smithsonian's 22 branch libraries contain more than 1.5 million volumes, including 40,000 rare books |
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Browsable subject directory |
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Databases, branches and services |
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Search Smithsonian library resources |
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The Smithsonian archives hold an estimated 50,000 cubic feet of paper documents, seven million still photographs, and thousands of films and audio recordings |
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Locate art, manuscripts, photographs, film, video, audio recordings and official records of the Institution |
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Search Smithsonian archives resources |
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Maintains materials on the history of the visual arts in the United States |
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Approximately 60,000 photographic images and records documenting historic and contemporary American gardens |
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Visual resources that encourage and support the study of the arts, peoples, and history of AfricaAfrican Art Museum
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127,000 photographic negatives that document the works of approximately 11,000 American artistsAmerican Art Museum
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Preserves and provides access to documentary evidence of America's past |
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