Matt Kaufax
Coverage of Matt Kaufax in the Nexus archive.
- Meet Coba, the National Zoo’s newest tiger
Coba, a 235-pound female Amur tiger, is the newest addition to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The zoo is working to mate her with Vostok, a male tiger, as part of conservation efforts for the endangered species. The story is featured in WTOP’s 'Matt About Town' segment hosted by Matt Kaufax.
- Where to find DC’s Albert Einstein Memorial: The only statue where climbing is encouraged
The Albert Einstein Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a 7-ton bronze statue located near the National Mall and Lincoln Memorial. It is the only D.C. memorial where climbing is encouraged and is situated in front of the National Academy of Sciences, a scientific institution established in the 1860s. The memorial was featured on the 'Matt About Town' podcast with host Matt Kaufax and explorer Austin Graff.
- How you can explore the cosmos, virtual reality style, in a new Smithsonian experience
The Smithsonian offers a new immersive VR experience in D.C.'s Penn Quarter, allowing visitors to explore cosmic phenomena like black holes and the Pillars of Creation using 3D technology. The attraction, developed with scientific data and astrophysicist input, is a collaboration between Fever and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
- How you can see mini donkeys being trained to help veterinarians at the Smithsonian Zoo
The Smithsonian National Zoo is training mini donkeys to participate in voluntary healthcare checkups, showcasing new techniques to reduce stress for animals. Visitors can observe these efforts at the Zoo's Kids Farm, where public interaction with the animals is encouraged to foster engagement and interest in animal care.