Smithsonian launches astronomy program for rural Arizona students
SANTA Cruz County, Arizona (KGUN) – The Smithsonian Association’s new initiative aims to bring the wonders of space directly into Arizona’s most remote classrooms. Program, called Star (scientist taking astronomy to a rural school)in fall 2025, it will begin at schools in Santa Cruz County before expanding statewide, and will eventually be released nationwide. At […]
Rare gem fit for a lion goes from Tucson to Smithsonian museum
One of the world’s largest bright green gems has made it into the hands of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, thanks to a generous Arizona gem expert. The precision-cut 116.76-carat tsavorite gem known as Merelani’s Lion was purchased by Tucson miner Bruce Bridges and Scottsdale-based private collector and exhibitor of gems and jewelry. […]
