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As a global citizen and cultural bridge-builder, Dave Brubeck captivated the world with his music, big heart and a vision of unity
April 02, 2013 | By Joann Stevens

A photographer painstakingly pieces together raw data collected by spacecraft to produce color-perfect images of the Sun, planets and their many moons
April 02, 2013 | By Megan Gambino

Scientists keep learning new things about food all the time, from the diet power of olive oil's aroma to how chewing gum can keep you away from healthy foods.
April 02, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

A surface's ability to attract and repel water heavily influences the degree to which a gecko can cling overhead, new research shows
April 01, 2013 | By Rachel Nuwer

This week, learn about a little-known Native American musical tradition, make something creative and see a world-class painter in action
April 01, 2013 | By Paul Bisceglio

The American History Museum covers all things grease for its April Fool's Day conference open to the public
April 01, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

Yet the droopy trousers trend lives on
April 01, 2013 | By Emily Spivack

As the climate changes, trees and shrubs are poised to take over tundra and alter the Arctic's ecosystems
March 31, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

The gooey confections turn out to be a must-have for at-home science experiments
March 29, 2013 | By Mohi Kumar

Photographer Thierry Cohen tries to reconnect city dwellers with nature through his mind-blowing composite images—now at New York City's Danziger Gallery
March 29, 2013 | By Megan Gambino

Far below the ocean floor, scientists have discovered a microbial community away from undersea vents, beyond the reach of the sun
March 29, 2013 | By Hannah Waters

The award-winning program brings to light recently rediscovered footage and offers a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest tragedies
March 29, 2013 | By Paul Bisceglio

Elroy gets in trouble with his robot teacher as we recap the final episode from its first season
March 29, 2013 | By Matt Novak

Animal forms, human figures and abstract designs all provide valuable information about the diverse cultures of the region
March 29, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

They're the biggest innovation in higher education in years, but are they a threat to small universities and community colleges?
March 29, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

The evolution of the All American Hero from artist's mannequin to action figure
March 29, 2013 | By Jimmy Stamp

Satellites snap pictures of Greenland's glaciers, which a new study shows are vanishing at an accelerated pace, helping to spike global sea levels
March 29, 2013 | By Claire Martin

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Five Ways to Cook with Peeps

From brownies and milkshakes to casseroles and salads, Easter's favorite marshmallow can go a long way in the kitchen
March 29, 2013 | By Marina Koren

Researchers use tiny robots to study how ants navigate a labyrinth of networks, from the nest to the food and back again
March 28, 2013 | By Marina Koren

Under a new editor, the latest issue features a day in a dog's life, audio postcards from around the world and more
March 28, 2013 | By Leah Binkovitz

Contrary to the cliché, an analysis of news articles over the years shows that celebrity has lasting power
March 28, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

This weekend, learn about wasps that live inside their prey, meet Smithsonian's first secretary from 1846 and see living rooms from 150 years ago
March 28, 2013 | By Paul Bisceglio

If they can ban alcohol, whats next? No baseball?
March 28, 2013 | By Matt Novak

The first-ever sequencing of the "produce microbiome" reveals that grapes, peaches and sprouts host the largest diversity of harmless bacteria
March 27, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Scientists can now quickly assess characteristics of a landslide soon after slopes fail, based on its seismic signature
March 27, 2013 | By Mohi Kumar

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