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Orcinus orca

What the Inuit Taught Scientists About Killer Whales

The native people knew what orcas ate, how they hunted prey, how the prey responded to the whales and when and where predation occurred

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Dinosaur Deep Freeze

An animated short suggests dinosaurs died out for want of winter coats

The African Art Museum's film festival takes place every Thursday this month.

Events Feb 7-9: Water Matters, Multiplicity, and Touki Bouki

Learn why water matters, take a tour of the American Art Museum’s exhibition, Multiplicity, and enjoy a free film at the African Art House Film Festival

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As American as Doritos, Bud and Chrysler

The Super Bowl has always been about more than just the outcome of the game

A reconstruction of Velociraptor, complete with a scleral ring in the eye, at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis, WY.

The Debate Over Dinosaur Sight

Did Velociraptor hunt under the cover of darkness?

The Sally Lunn bun (left) and the Bath bun (right)

The Squishy History of Bath’s Buns

Was Sally Lunn a 17th-century Huguenot refugee named Solange Luyon? Or just a great tall tale?

Attila entertains–as imagined by a 19th- century artist.

Nice Things to Say About Attila the Hun

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Giants and Patriots at the Smithsonian

Just in time for the Super Bowl, take a look at giants and patriots of all kinds in the Smithsonian

Jetpack pilot at Super Bowl I in 1967

The Super Bowl’s Love Affair With Jetpacks

Thankfully, this Super Bowl spectacle never had a wardrobe malfunction

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Clint Eastwood Honored at the American History Museum

The legendary actor and director presided over the opening of the museum’s new state-of-the-art Warner Bros. Theater

Studies show most football coaches make poor decisions on fourth down. Does Bill Belichick have a secret advantage?

Super Bowl Science: Are Football Coaches Irrational?

Studies show that coaches often make poor choices in crucial situations. But one coach may have a secret advantage

Astronomer Roger Angel is trying to harness the power of the sun with new technology developed for telescopes. The solar tracker pictured currently makes 2 kW of electric power.

An Astronomer’s Solution to Global Warming

The technology developed for telescopes, it turns out, can harness solar power

The author's bicycle patiently poses in a land of "beauty, heartbreak and challenge" in the Molesworth wilderness.

Questing for Calories in New Zealand’s High Country

There is something liberating in running out of food. Concerns about rationing are out the window and the world is simplified into a foraging playground

The Coca-Cola polar bears are making another appearance at this year's telecast of the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl Goes Social

Take a guided tour of the universe in the Air and Space Museum's portable planetarium.

Weekend Events Feb 3-5: Under the Stars, Black History Month Family Day, and The Big Sleep

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The Battle for Food in World War II

A new book examines how food figured into the major powers’ war plans

A restoration of the Cretaceous snake Sanajeh about to gulp down a baby sauropod.

Scrambled Eggs and the Demise of the Dinosaurs

Did egg-eating lizards and snakes contribute to the dinosaurs’ extinction?

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Telomeres and Longevity in Zebra Finches

A study in birds confirms that protective caps on chromosomes predict a longer lifespan

The Acela trip between New York and Washington has many great scenic views.

What to Look for on the Train Ride From New York to Washington

Sure, the view along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor has its share of grime. But there are also sights that’ll make you want to put away your smart phone

The Black List features portraits of fifty African Americans who are influential in their fields, such as Chris Rock.

Celebrate Black History Month with the Smithsonian

From Kenyan storytelling performances to Black Power film screenings, February on the Mall is buzzing with Black History Month events

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