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Stressing Out About Shots Might Make Them Work Better
In trials with mice, stress boosted the immune system, making it vaccines more effective
May 21, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Navy Dolphins Turn Up a Rare 19th-Century Torpedo
Called a Howell torpedo, the old military relic was a marvel in its day, and only 50 were ever made
May 21, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
How Astronaut Sally Ride Opened Science’s Doors to Women
A panel discusses the first American woman in space's lasting legacy and the challenges still to be overcome for gender equality in the sciences
May 21, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Princeton University Celebrates the Art of Science
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
How Puking Could Save the Endangered Marbled Murrelet
For the marbled murrelet the conservation plan is a little unusual: making their predators vomit
May 21, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Scientists Finally Pinpoint the Pathogen That Caused the Irish Potato Famine
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
Olympic Rowers, King Tut Lessons and More Books to Read This Month
Also out in June: the math of life and the lives of astronauts’ wives
May 2013 |
By Chloë Schama
Why You Like What You Like
Researchers are cooking up experiments to learn what might explain which foods we love and which foods we hate
May 2013 |
By Tom Vanderbilt
How to Understand the Scale of the Oklahoma Tornado
In terms of size, speed and staying power the Oklahoma tornado was a force of nature
May 20, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
The Design Future of New York as Seen by Urbanist Michael Sorkin
A theorist who can't stop planning has big ideas for his hometown on sustainability, equity and the right to the city
May 20, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Lizards Appear to Be Hardier Astronauts Than Mice
Russian scientists say that this experiment represents that longest period animals have ever spent alone in space and been recovered alive
May 20, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Wealthy Economic Liberals Actually Are Wimps
In the animal kingdom, larger males are likewise prone to hoard resources and defend larger territories than weaker competitors
May 20, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Specially-Trained Honeybees Forage for Land Mines
With special training, these honeybees can sniff out TNT
May 20, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
You Actually Can Die of a Broken Heart
The stress of loss can actually break your heart, a rare type of heart attack known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
May 20, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Events May 21-23: A WWII Fighter Pilot’s Tale, Asian Pacific American Culture and the Mississippi River
This week, attend a talk by a decorated WWII fighter pilot, explore a new American History Museum exhibition and learn how you can help the Mississippi River
May 20, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Your Public Pool Probably Has Feces in It
In the majority of public pools health officials found E. coli and other fecal bacteria
May 20, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
How Edwin Hubble Became the 20th Century’s Greatest Astronomer
The young scientist demolished the old guard's ideas on the nature and size of the universe
May 20, 2013 |
By Gilbert King
Elizabeth Cottrell
Director of Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program
May 20, 2013 |
By Smithsonian Magazine's "Future Is Here" Conference
Thomas Dolby
Musician, Producer & Director
May 20, 2013 |
By Smithsonian Magazine's "Future Is Here" Conference
