Pen and Ink Dinosaurs: Tommysaurus Rex
Tyrannosaurus rex is the antithesis of everything a good pet should be. “Literally awful and almost certainly needing a special insurance policy” to keep
What to Eat When You’re Adopting
Eating bulgogi for three: If we knew little about Korean cuisine, boy, we knew even less about parenting
How To Avoid Being Eaten By A Black Bear
A recent study of fatal black bear attacks shows that hungry males are the ones to really worry about
Eleven Artifacts of Heroism from America’s Wars
A selection of artifacts on display in “The Price of Freedom: Americans at War,” an exhibit currently on display at the American History Museum
Slurp! The Marine Reptile Shastasaurus Was a Suction Feeder
Thanks to new specimens found in China, paleontologists have discovered that Shastasaurus ate very much like a beaked whale does today
A Quick Guide to Owning the Universe
If someone tries to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge, you know it’s a hoax. But what about a meteorite, moon or star?
Making the Best of Invasive Species
Garlic mustard and Asian carp can wreak havoc on their ecosystems, but do they have a future on your dinner plate?
The Hamburger: A Quintessential American Meal
The hamburger is a part of our national identity. But how did the U.S. come to “own” the little beef cake sandwiches?
The Secret to Machu Picchu’s Success: Llama Poop
The Incas used llama dung as fertilizer to grow maize, and fuel an empire
Are there too many dinosaurs? Paleontologist Jack Horner thinks so, and he explained his reasoning in a short TED talk last month
“Pictures for Everyone” Takes a Look Back
The American History Museum explores what happened when pictures became widely available in the U.S. in the 19th century
Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel, Finally Restored
Interior designers spared no detail in bringing this historic lodge back to its luxurious origins
Springtime Splendor in Yosemite
As the winter snows thaw, visitors flock to the popular national park to see frazil ice, moonbows and other seasonal sights
Dance of the Dumbo Octopod Decoded
Zoologist Michael Vecchione, director of the NOAA Lab at the Natural History Museum, sheds some light on the mysterious deep-sea creature
Dinosaur Sighting: Spinosaurus Scoop
Spinosaurus may not be as popular as Tyrannosaurus, but sculptures and models of the sail-backed predatory dinosaur are common along America’s roadsides
Inviting Writing: Lost Cereal, Kool-Aid and Astronaut Food
Some of our readers long lost foods include Quisp, freeze-dried space food, fond memories of supper and more
What Scientists Are Learning About the 2011 Japanese Earthquake
What scientists are learning from “the best recorded earthquake ever” could help prepare for future ones
Events for the Week of May 23-27: Grand Canyon, Aviator’s Lecture, Lincoln and More
Events for May 23-May 27 include the annual Lindbergh lecture, film screenings and the close of the Lincoln exhibit at the American History Museum
Wrap Your Mind Around African Headwrapping at Africa Underground
Experience the flavors and traditions of West Africa and the Caribbean tonight at the National Museum of African Art’s Africa Underground event
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