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Smithsonian Artifacts That Tell the Story of 9/11

From a Pentagon rescuer's uniform to a Flight 93 crew log, these objects commemorate the 20th anniversary of a national tragedy

Can Birds Tip Us Off to Natural Disasters?

Researchers think birds can hear hurricanes and tsunamis—a sense they’re hoping to tap into to develop a bird-based early warning system

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A new study suggests the concoction created by mating amphibians may help dispense medicine slowly over time

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Elmo's Rise to Stardom

With his bright red coat, big orange nose, and wide eyes, Elmo is now arguably the most famous of the Sesame Street muppets. Elmo began as an "Anything Muppet"—an extra, if you will, until Kevin Clash refashioned his character into the one we know, and kids love, today

Smithsonian Artifacts That Tell the Story of 9/11 — Smithsonian Artifacts That Tell the Story of 9/11

From a Pentagon rescuer's uniform to a Flight 93 crew log, these objects commemorate the 20th anniversary of a national tragedy

Can Birds Tip Us Off to Natural Disasters? — Can Birds Tip Us Off to Natural Disasters?

Researchers think birds can hear hurricanes and tsunamis—a sense they’re hoping to tap into to develop a bird-based early warning system

Frog Foam May Help Deliver Drugs to Human Skin — Frog Foam May Help Deliver Drugs to Human Skin

A new study suggests the concoction created by mating amphibians may help dispense medicine slowly over time

American Arts and Crafts Movement Museum Opens — American Arts and Crafts Movement Museum Opens

Proponents of the artistic philosophy pushed back against industrial production and embraced handcraftsmanship

The Heart-Wrenching History of the Breakup Album — The Heart-Wrenching History of the Breakup Album

From Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' to Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour,' love and loss has an ever evolving soundtrack

Elmo's Rise to Stardom — Elmo's Rise to Stardom

With his bright red coat, big orange nose, and wide eyes, Elmo is now arguably the most famous of the Sesame Street muppets. Elmo began as an "Anything Muppet"—an extra, if you will, until Kevin Clash refashioned his character into the one we know, and kids love, today

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