Holiday cheer with a touch of nostalgia celebrates garish knitwear from the 1940s to '80s
Microscopic barbs allow porcupine quills to slice into flesh easily and stay there stubbornly—qualities that could prove useful in medical applications
Starbucks most expensive cup of coffee to date raises the question, how high can we go?
An upcoming documentary will highlight Hawaiian ukulele-playing sensation Jake Shimabukuro, who performed for Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Center
The history of anthropology is littered with many now-defunct hominid species that no longer have a place on the human family tree
More than a decade of planning will come together this week for a five-day push through three kilometers of ice
The name of the long-snouted dinosaur Irritator hints at the troubled history surrounding the spinosaur's classification
In his travels around the world, anthropologist Lars Krutak has seen many tribal tattoos, including some applied to relieve specific ailments
This week, talk with artist Lincoln Schatz about his new video portrait, conservators for the Smithsonian, and artist Barbara Kruger
Some argue that tourist safari hunts generate important money for African nations—but can lions afford the loss?
Claw Shapes: A Glimpse Into the Lifestyle of Raptors?
A roundup of unique (if impractical) science gifts, from glass anatomical models to retro adding machines
From glasses that fight jet lag to a plant that waters itself to a rocking chair that fires up the iPad, here are presents no one will forget
Claws once thought to belong to a giant turtle turned out to be from one of the weirdest dinosaurs ever found
Visit the futuristic town where drivers and non-drivers live in perfect harmony
From Waimea Bay to "Mavericks," here are some superb sites to watch surfers catch the biggest breakers in the world this winter
With multiple paths to the red planet laid out, we might actually see people on Mars in the next few decades
Three good reads to accessorize your daily routine
In preparation for the holiday season, a selection of gift ideas related to some of our favorite Design Decoded posts
Catch the hot new virtual reality art project, create your own "mockups" with artist Louie Gong and take in a talk and show with Fire and the Wheel
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