July 24th marks double jackpot for the intrepid explorers of years past as well for as fans of the latest photographic trend, "ruin porn."
Before you settle into your couch to watch the Olympics, get down to the Smithsonian for exhibits, games and more
The author discusses his new book, a collection of entertaining stories about the field of genetics titled The Violinst's Thumb
When the athletes hit the track at this summer's Olympic games, they'll be stepping onto a surface as finely tuned as they are
Though in tatters, the undergarment looks thoroughly modern. But was it comfortable!?
Scientists examine the difference between two distinct freestyle strokes in order to determine the most efficient stroke around
The author of Ender's Game envisioned the imminent end of American power
Animal bridges, aka ecoducts or wildlife crossings, allow wildlife to cross potential death-traps like highways and are are popping up all over the world
Using aerial surveys, US geographers map the mineral resources found on Afghanistan's rocky surface
Three elephants were supposed to fly from Toronto the California at the end of next week, but the weather is just too hot for these African animals
Because of their complex brains and rich social lives, should dolphins and whales be considered non-human legal persons, with full legal rights?
It may seem like getting around is the same old grind every day. But take heart. There's a lot of original thinking going on about how we go places
Powell designed glasses with built-in screens that translate speech, the translation appearing live as subtitles floating in front of the wearer's eyes
For some patients, the mere suggestion of side effects is enough to bring on negative symptoms
Now I know what to do with my jar of Turkish liras, Cambodian riels and Irish 50-pence pieces
A forthcoming horror film imagines what would happen if a film crew really stumbled onto a dinosaur-filled lost world
Did modern humans appear in the world suddenly or was our species' origin a long, drawn out process?
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