Photographs from the Science Service collections preserve behind-the-scenes glimpses of the newsgathering process for science reporters.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, here are two examples of 20th-century women who applied their education and expertise in geology and paleontology outside traditional university career paths.

See Here: a weekly photo feature showcasing images from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Archives.

See new collection highlights posted to the Smithsonian Institution Archives website.

See new collection highlights posted to the Smithsonian Institution Archives website.

For medical journalists like Science Service’s Jane Stafford, communicating about cancer has held special challenges.

A look back at some historic, pre- and post-World War II air conditioning advertising.

May 11 is the anniversary of establishment of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). That 1976 legislation further ratified the influence of scientists on national policy, positioning them to provide ready advice to the President.