Olympic ski jumpers do everything they can do counteract the effects of gravity and fly as far as they can down hills
By analyzing the light it reflects, scientists can say whether that floating blob in a satellite image is made up of shrimp, seaweed or something else
The careers of Shannon Dunn-Downing, Kelly Clark, Amy Purdy and Hannah Teter are recognized in the Smithsonian collections; learn their stories
The autonomous ship will embark on the same journey the Pilgrims took more than 400 years ago, collecting scientific data along the way
The story of Evette Peters is bolstered by the Anacostia Community Museum's research into Washington D.C.'s local neighborhoods and urban waterways
National Audio Company is the largest manufacturer in the world for this retro sound
Scientists are sourcing new ultraviolet ray-blocking compounds from algae, seaweed, cyanobacteria and other marine creatures
Very high resolution satellites give scientists a new way to find out when and where a large-bodied whale, such as a humpback or a sperm, is stranded
Efforts to identify leaks of the harmful greenhouse gas are improving with advances in technology
The canned food company's tomato breeding program was responsible for developing several important varieties
The 18th-century inventor discovered concepts that impact modern technology
A fussy magnate, a miffed chef and the curious roots of the comfort food we hate to love
Rebellious youth. Olympic glory. How a goofy American pastime conquered winter
The Golden State’s citrus industry faced a lethal threat. The solution would herald a new kind of pest control
These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
As you uncork that bottle and raise your glass, take time to toast the physics and chemistry along with the New Year
From nanobots to cancer treatments, nature inspires a wide variety of innovations
Through history and across cultures, bugs have inspired artists and challenged viewers to shift their perspective
The virtual pet that turned '90s kids into round-the-clock caretakers turned 25 this year
The highly awaited observatory is set to break new ground in many areas of astronomical research
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