The Ecological Effects of Eating Frog Legs
As Kermit said, “All I can see are millions of frogs with tiny crutches”
Victoria’s First Dinosaur Trackway
After moving a few track slabs myself this summer, I can tell you that it’s not easy work!
Flooding islands, melting glaciers and dried-up streams: experience the impacts of climate change through the “Conversations with the Earth” exhibition
I can’t imagine a crime-fighting theropod would follow Batman’s strict moral code against killing criminals
Forward-thinking companies are starting to figure out ways to convert their logos to tools of engagement
To Grill or Not to Grill: Commemorating a Saint’s Martyrdom
If the stories about him are true, St. Lawrence would probably appreciate this bit of perverse humor
Don Quijote May Tilt at an Asteroid
Deflection could be our best bet if an asteroid is headed towards Earth
The List: 5 Weirdest Worms at the Smithsonian
Cheryl Bright, manager of the Smithsonian’s National Invertebrate Collection, leads a “show and tell” of her favorite creepy crawlers
Wyoming Paleontology Dispatch #6: Bringing Up a Core
One thing everyone has told us is that you never know what you will find underground
Hidden away in northern Italy’s lake district, the design factory has influenced the look of American kitchens for decades
The Chilean Miners’ Fénix Capsule: Now on Display at “Against All Odds”
A year after the collapse, the Natural History Museum’s new “Against All Odds” exhibition tells the story and science of the Chilean mine rescue
When Bad Things Happen to Good Food
It may be no use crying over spilled milk, but the loss of certain other foods might merit a handkerchief
Smokey Bear, the Spokesman and National Zoo Highlight
Who said this famous line? “Remember, Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires.” Did you know that Smokey Bear actually lived at the Smithsonian?
They may not be Dracula in disguise, but vampire bats are still creepy nocturnal critters that need blood to survive
Over the past few years, paleontologists have reported a growing number of cases of scavenging by insects
If There’s a Man Among Ye: The Tale of Pirate Queens Anne Bonny and Mary Read
Renowned for their ruthlessness, these two female pirates challenged the sailors’ adage that a woman’s presence on shipboard invites bad luck
A New Species Bonanza in the Philippines
Sharks, starfish, ferns and sci-fi-worthy sea creatures have been discovered in a new massive survey
On this day in 1974, President Nixon resigned from his office. Find out how it all started with a file cabinet
Dinosaur Sighting: Cowboys & Raptors
If you find yourself riding a Deinonychus, you’d better make sure you keep riding it lest you find out how effective those recurved claws can be
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