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The True Story of the Battle of Midway

The new film “Midway” revisits the pivotal WWII battle from the perspectives of pilots, codebreakers and naval officers on both sides of the conflict

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Researchers are developing a new long-acting, self-administered device that delivers hormones beneath the skin’s surface

The Three Ways to Test if Something Is Truly Solid Gold

When a stolen Kentucky Derby trophy from 1924 is uncovered, a series of tests are used to determine its authenticity. If it's real, they'll confirm that it's made of solid 14-karat gold

The True Story of the Battle of Midway — The True Story of the Battle of Midway

The new film “Midway” revisits the pivotal WWII battle from the perspectives of pilots, codebreakers and naval officers on both sides of the conflict

Scientists Study the Mouth Microbiome — Scientists Study the Mouth Microbiome

Communities of bacteria and other microbes in the human mouth can help researchers learn how these groups of organisms affect human health

The Unmistakable Black Roots of 'Sesame Street' — The Unmistakable Black Roots of 'Sesame Street'

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the beloved children’s television show was shaped by the African-American communities in Harlem and beyond

Mothers of World War I African American Soldiers — Mothers of World War I African American Soldiers

Smithsonian Books presents ‘We Return Fighting,’ a groundbreaking exploration of African American involvement in World War I

Microneedle Patches: the Future of Birth Control? — Microneedle Patches: the Future of Birth Control?

Researchers are developing a new long-acting, self-administered device that delivers hormones beneath the skin’s surface

The Three Ways to Test if Something Is Truly Solid Gold — The Three Ways to Test if Something Is Truly Solid Gold

When a stolen Kentucky Derby trophy from 1924 is uncovered, a series of tests are used to determine its authenticity. If it's real, they'll confirm that it's made of solid 14-karat gold

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