Smithsonian editors highlight some articles you might have missed from the past year
Scientists suggest 10,000-year-old barbed points washed up on Dutch beaches were made for cultural reasons
The path to flight in modern birds was full of forks, twists and dead ends
A political scientist discusses how national identity influences how the country has dealt with the Covid-19 crisis
From the discovery of a giant coral reef pinnacle to a shocking estimate of plastics on the seafloor, these were the biggest marine moments of the year
For more than two centuries, scientists have been intentionally infecting patients with dangerous diseases in order to learn more
New study shows how extracting whole genomes from ancient material opens the door for new research questions and breathes new life into old samples
For nearly a century, park rangers have relied on dogsledding to patrol the public land and collect data for scientists
From the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism team, comes a surprising list of successful efforts making a difference
In the crush of conservation priorities, scientists grapple with how to help an endangered species with no obvious value
Experts say old, repurposed techniques and new technologies may be better than bullets at curbing attacks by the predators
A genetic study of nearly 1,300 different birds suggests places with fewer species spit out new ones more frequently than biodiversity hotspots
From Smithsonian Books, comes a magnificent tome to highlight evolution's greatest hits
Humans who study and care for the primates are taking precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and its unknown effects
The discovery could help scientists piece together new information about snake evolution.
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A new agreement ensures that the Zoo’s beloved animals and the new cub can stay through 2023
A 4-year-old Guam rail is a marvel, considering that just a few decades ago his species nearly disappeared
An equine influenza in 1872 laid bare how essential horses were to the economy
Discoveries made in the past decades help show how many species coped with cold temperatures near both poles
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