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…
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service issued the Bugs Bunny commemorative Forever stamps today, the character’s 80th birthday. The Bugs Bunny stamps were dedicated…
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,…