Conservation
This Ohio Golf Course, Built Atop a Hopewell Earthwork, Is Now the Subject of a Lawsuit
A legal battle brews over access to some of the world's largest human-made structures of their kind
Eight Aww-Inspiring Videos of the Year's Best Animal and Conservation Stories
From a litter of chirping cheetahs and the birth of a lovable giant panda cub to groundbreaking coral reef research and new strides in animal care
Agriculture's Growing Footprint Could Threaten 17,000 Species With Habitat Loss
New research projects 1.3 million square miles of habitat will be converted to croplands by 2050
Twenty-Four Ways to Turn Outdoor Passions Into Citizen Science
Heading into the new year, consider collecting scientific data while skiing, hiking, surfing, biking and partaking in other adventures
Meet the Real Animals Behind Mermaids, Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures
You can now take a virtual tour of a "Harry Potter"–inspired exhibition exploring the origins of fantastical beings
Why Monarch Butterflies Aren't Getting Endangered Species Status
Monarch butterflies qualify for protections, but 161 other species have higher priority
Biologists Celebrate the Births of Two Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Calves
With a population of around 366 whales, 'every individual counts' in coming back from the brink of extinction
These Conservation Stories Prove 2020 Was Not All Bad News
From the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism team, comes a surprising list of successful efforts making a difference
These Non-Lethal Methods Encouraged by Science Can Keep Wolves From Killing Livestock
Experts say old, repurposed techniques and new technologies may be better than bullets at curbing attacks by the predators
Earth's Harshest Ecosystems May Birth New Species Fastest
A genetic study of nearly 1,300 different birds suggests places with fewer species spit out new ones more frequently than biodiversity hotspots
Researchers Reveal Why Seattle Salmon Bite the Dust After Rainstorms
A chemical found in car tire debris washes off roads into waterways, killing coho salmon returning to spawn
Smithsonian's Giant Pandas Will Continue to Cavort for Three More Years
A new agreement ensures that the Zoo’s beloved animals and the new cub can stay through 2023
Meet Tasi, a Little Bird with a Big Purpose
A 4-year-old Guam rail is a marvel, considering that just a few decades ago his species nearly disappeared
Smithsonian Scholars Pick Their Favorite Books of 2020
This wide-ranging list offers much-needed context for the issues at the forefront of the national conversation
Study Estimates Clean Air Act Has Saved 1.5 Billion Birds
Over the last 40 years, bird populations across the U.S. did the best in places with the most stringent air pollution regulations
Animals Are Using Utah's Largest Wildlife Overpass Earlier Than Expected
The state will conduct a full analysis of the bridge after three to five years, but early results are promising
Hidden Microbes and Fungi Found on the Surface of Leonardo da Vinci Drawings
Researchers used new DNA sequencing technology to examine the "bio-archives" of seven of the Renaissance master's sketches
Norway Preserves 'The Scream' for Future Generations by Burying Digital Copy in Arctic Coal Mine
The Munch masterpiece joins digitized art and artifacts from more than 15 countries in the "futureproof" Arctic World Archive
World's Only Known White Giraffe Now Has a GPS Tracker
The young bull used to be one of a trio of white giraffes, but the two others were found dead in March
The Ten Best Books About Travel of 2020
In a year of travel restrictions, these titles helped us channel our wanderlust
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