One of the best methods scientists use to learn about songbirds is bird banding. After going through special training, researchers capture wild birds and place…
Chien-Shiung Wu (May 31, 1912 – February 16, 1997) was a Chinese-American experimental physicist. She is best known for her work in nuclear physics and…
Botanical art Stamps – Today, about 1,800 botanical gardens exist across the globe. These can range from small specialty gardens to sprawling campuses that contain…
The Castillo de San Marcos (St. Mark’s Castle) is the continental United States’ oldest masonry fort. It was designed by Spanish engineer Ignacio Daza and…
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Postal Service introduces Celebration Blooms stamps and Wedding Blooms stamps, a natural pair. The new stamps are well-suited for spreading…
The Muslim prophet Muhammad observed the first Eid (or celebration) with his followers after winning the Battle of Badr. In 622, the Muslims left their…
The Florentine Madonna and Child stamps will be issued nationwide on Oct. 18, welcomed with a noon first-day ceremony at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum,…
The Florida Everglades are one of the most famous natural areas of the southeastern United States. They begin near Orlando at the Kissimmee River, travel…