Can a Chatbot Help You Prepare For Death?
They’re being designed to tee up end-of-life conversations, prep documents and provide spiritual counseling
With Federal Funds Dwindling, Climate Scientists Turn to Unusual Partnerships to Study Methane in a Warming Arctic
As the urgency of climate change becomes tangible to those in the Arctic, federal funds are growing harder to come by
These Ancient Whale Baleen Artifacts Can Now Tell New Stories
How an innovative protein analysis technique helped solve a decades-old mystery
Rock Lobster From a Farm Could Soon Be Coming To a Menu Near You
Rock lobster isn’t just a B52’s song, it’s a beloved meal around the world. And now scientists have figured out how to raise them on a farm
Army Scientists Put the “Pee” in Power
By combining urine and aluminum powder, soldiers may be able to produce energy in the field
The Chemistry and Physics Behind the Perfect Cup of Coffee
How science helps your barista brew your espresso perfectly every time
What Ever Happened to the Russian Revolution?
We journey through Vladimir Putin’s Russia to measure the aftershocks of the political explosion that rocked the world a century ago
A Rainbow Shines Anew in National Portrait Gallery’s Iconic George Washington Portrait
A glistening Lansdowne Portrait refresh harkens the reopening of “America’s Presidents”
How the 1918 Flu Pandemic Revolutionized Public Health
Mass death changed how we think about illness, and government’s role in treating it
This Snap-On Sensor Could Tell Farmers Exactly How Much To Water Their Crops
A team at Penn State University is developing a clip-on leaf sensor that measures water stress on individual plants
Fall in Love With This Newly Discovered Giant Island Rat
The Vangunu rat is the first rodent species to come to light on the Solomon Islands in 80 years—and it’s already endangered
A Cruise Ship Chef Hunts for Big Fish. Will He Succeed?
As luxury liner Europa 2 docks into port, its chef de cuisine has a major challenge ahead: prepare lunch for his very discerning clientele
Tom Brokaw’s Journey From Middle America to the World Stage
The history-making path of the former NBC Nightly News anchor is honored with a Smithsonian Lewis and Clark compass
Doctors Once Prescribed Terrifying Plane Flights to “Cure” Deafness
Stunt pilots, including a young Charles Lindbergh, took willing participants to the skies for (sometimes) death-defying rides
This Breathtaking Greek Island Is Home to More Than 700 Churches
A major pilgrimage site for Orthodox Christians, Tínos has long been overlooked by other travelers
The Summer of Yoko Ono Ends with Shrieks and Screams
A concert, a broken vase and unfettered adoration for the avant-guard artist marks the Hirshhorn’s finale to its appreciation
How Your Frustration Helps Your Baby Learn
Watching adults struggle with a difficult task can teach young children the value of hard work
These Origami Clothes Grow With Your Child
Designer Ryan Yasin is creating pleated garments that could save on money and waste
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