Pets Will Soon Be Welcome at More Than 120 Archaeological Sites in Greece
The new policies won't apply at certain high-traffic destinations like the Acropolis
See 15 Breathtaking Shots From the Close-Up Photographer of the Year Challenge
This themed contest rewarded minimalism, with clean photographs of insects, spiders and plants earning accolades
See Charles III's Official Coronation Portraits
Hugo Burnand prepared meticulously for his brief photo session following Saturday's ceremony
Seven Wild Ways Scientists Are Trying to Stop Invasive Carp
Researchers and local officials are using unusual methods to keep invasive carp from intruding into the Great Lakes and other waterways
Scientists Solve a Sea Urchin Murder Mystery
A microscopic parasite that has been killing the Caribbean creatures since last year might also be at fault for a population collapse four decades ago
New York's Natural History Museum Unveils a Canyon-Like New Wing
With butterflies, bugs and an atrium that looks like it's carved into rock, the Gilder Center will open its doors to the public on May 4
Five Places Where You Can Still Find Gold in the United States
Lucky for you, these gold rush hot spots have not yet run their mining course
Harry Belafonte, Groundbreaking Singer, Songwriter and Activist, Dies at 96
A Smithsonian curator reviews Belafonte’s legacy, from breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry to 70 years of civil rights activism
Who Was the Real Pope's Exorcist?
A new film dramatizes the story of Father Gabriele Amorth, the chief exorcist of the Diocese of Rome
How to Watch the Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse From Your Home
This spectacle in the South Pacific will be visible in online livestreams on Wednesday. It is the last hybrid solar eclipse until 2031
Italian Artist Uses Tractor to Create World's Largest Picasso Portrait
Land artist Dario Gambarin used a 270,000-square-foot field in Verona, Italy, as a canvas
Medieval Eclipse Records Help Scientists Understand Volcanic Eruptions
Descriptions of lunar eclipses from monks and poets can shed light on how volcanoes affect Earth's climate in a new study
These Lizards Stress-Eat When Loud Military Aircraft Fly Overhead
Colorado checkered whiptails on a U.S. Army base show increased stress levels and altered behavior after noisy jets and helicopters pass by, a study finds
This 16th-Century Cloth Is Scotland's Oldest-Known Tartan
A bog in the Highlands preserved the fabric, now on view for the first time, for hundreds of years
The Ethics of Creating A.I.-Generated Images of Public Figures
Viral pictures of Pope Francis wearing a trendy white puffer coat were fabricated with A.I., but tricked internet users across the globe
