At the American History Museum, a collection of rarely seen historic currency proofs are being made ready for a public debut
What started as an art project has become a mission to reintroduce Americans to native fruits that have faded from popularity
It also alerts you weeks in advance of dying—sparing you from that annoying chirp
Work in the conservation lab revealed there was more to this Ming Dynasty tray than meets the eye
Modified insects designed to stop dengue fever could make it easier for another disease-carrying species to take root
The Air and Space Museum brings the privileged experience to the public in an exhibit that chronicles 50 years of technology
Usage is on the decline – so why are banks looking to the machines to save them?
When the all-black musical production opened on Broadway 40 years ago, critics scoffed, but audiences embraced it
A well-funded startup called Gogoro unveils its e-scooter and a plan to install ATM-like battery stations in urban areas
From food science and robotics to solar tech and sustainable architecture, these folks are poised to do big things
Studying the principles that govern bubble formation in sparkling wine could improve power plant boilers
Today, the Great Pyramid is tinted by smog and pollution, but when it was first built, the sanded limestone used to make it would've shone magnificently
The innovator weighs in on what human life will be like a century from now
From weird red waterfalls to the pleasures of small-town America, these were the most read articles on Smithsonian.com this year
"Sink or Swim" shows how we're learning to be smarter and more resilient in our response to increasingly unpredictable oceans and rivers
Researchers at Oxford have taken the first step towards finding a new biomarker for breast cancer
Moored to a base with batteries, the Zephyr collects enough solar energy to power 15 relief tents and a telecommunications network
2014 was the year of the aerial drone travel video—here are some of the best of the best
The experimental flow briefly restored the ancient waterway and may have created new habitat for birds
Through OpenWorm, scientists are hoping to allow anyone with a computer to unlock the secrets of animal behavior
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