Join the Library of Congress Science Section on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. (Eastern Time), for a virtual conversation with author, science communicator and past Kluge Chair in Science and Society, Ainissa Ramirez, about her new children’s picture book, “Spark: Jim West’s Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone” (Candlewick Press, 2025).
The Library of Congress recently acquired Alessandro Piccolomini's 1566 edition of La Sfera del Mondo and De La Stelle Fisse, often regarded as the first printed star atlas. This work by Alessandro Piccolomini was the first to offer an entry into amateur astronomy for the non-scholar.
PSL season is upon us. Regardless of how you feel about pumpkins or spices, there's no denying that the molecule at the heart of all espresso-based beverages is quite remarkable.
Marine biologist, conservationist, and author Rachel Carson tirelessly lobbied on behalf of nature. Her efforts were a boon to the modern environmental movement.
Continuing the Library of Congress COVID-19 Health Webinar Series, the Library's Health Services Division (HSD) and Science, Technology & Business Division (ST&B) will be hosting a virtual panel on "COVID-19: A One Health Approach" on Tuesday, October 19th at 12 p.m. (ET).
