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May 24, 2013
| By Randy Rieland
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The British king's remains, discovered in a parking lot, were dropped in an awkward position in a grave that wasn't dug large enough
May 23, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
A neurotransmitter called Nppb, we now know, plays a vital role in the sensation of an itch—and removing it can prevent itchiness entirely
May 23, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
People in Brazil living close to forests are 25 times more likely to catch malaria than those living near places where all the trees have been cut down, new research shows
May 23, 2013
| By Rachel Nuwer
An infant's collapsing airway now has a device holding it open; as his tissue strengthens, the splint will be absorbed into his body
May 22, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
By analyzing every tiny facial gesture, voice inflection or even how quickly we tap out a text message, devices are getting good at reading our emotions
May 22, 2013
| By Randy Rieland
From "where there's smoke, there's fire" to "hard as nails," several sayings just don't pass scientific scrutiny
May 22, 2013
| By Mohi Kumar
Better energy storage could transform electric vehicles and the power grid, and help the climate
May 23, 2013
| By Paul Tullis
Researchers are cooking up experiments to learn what might explain which foods we love and which foods we hate
May 2013
| By Tom Vanderbilt
Chiliheads crave the heat that hurts so good, but nothing compares to the legendary superhot that spices life in remote India
June 2013
| By Mary Roach
Cooking may be more than just a part of your daily routine, it may be what made your brain as powerful as it is
June 2013
| By Jerry Adler
A 2006 drought pushed Syrian farmers to migrate to urban centers, setting the stage for massive uprisings
June 2013
| By Joshua Hammer
Scientists have found life in the depths beneath the ice
June 2013
| By Erica R. Hendry
Rising waters have forced populations to relocate since the dawn of early man
June 2013
| By Brian Fagan
It took an out-of-this-world arrival to get that perfect chemical combination for water to fill our planet
June 2013
| By Brian Greene
The famed cosmologist unveils her latest theories on the invisible universe, extra dimensions and human consciousness
June 2013
| By Ron Rosenbaum
In a new exhibition, the university showcases 43 images rooted in scientific research that force viewers to contemplate the definition of art
May 21, 2013
| By Megan Gambino
DNA analysis of 166-year-old potato plant leaves has revealed the disease strain that caused the starvation of millions
May 21, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
The Apollo 11 astronaut who walked on the moon dreams of a future where Americans are the first to walk on Mars
May 20, 2013
| By Amy Crawford
The young scientist demolished the old guard's ideas on the nature and size of the universe
May 20, 2013
| By Gilbert King
Marine species threatened with extinction aren't just whales, seals and turtles--they include fish, corals, mollusks, birds, and a lone seagrass
May 17, 2013
| By Emily Frost
Some scientists think we'll be able to define great art by analyzing our brains when we see or hear it. Critics say don't hold your breath
May 17, 2013
| By Randy Rieland
On the landmark species-saving law’s 40th anniversary, environmental historian Peter Alagona explains why it doesn’t quite work, and offers a path toward recovery
May 16, 2013
| By Matt Kettmann
In the lab, the presence of earthworms can reduce the number of leaves damaged by slugs by 60 percent, a new study finds
May 16, 2013
| By Mohi Kumar
These delicate and stunning creatures are offering Smithsonian scientists a warning sign for the world's waters turning more acidic
May 14, 2013
| By Hannah Waters
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