He would use meteorological tools such as the barometer, a barograph, and a rain gauge to document atmospheric data twice a day and send the reports to the Smithsonian Institute. The Smithsonian ...

Last week one of the nation’s best fliers folded his wings and settled himself for keeps on a comfortable perch. Lieutenant John A. Macready,* U.S. Army, decided not to accept an order ...

Chart 250 years of science and technology and discover some of the most iconic items that have shaped our society. The Making the Modern World gallery presents some of the Museum’s most remarkable ...