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Wild Things: Life as We Know It

Drought crises, Florida panthers, humpback whales and more…

An illustration of German-born fossil collector Albert Koch's "Hydrarchos" as it appeared on display.

Ask Smithsonian 2017

How Did Whales Evolve?

Originally mistaken for dinosaur fossils, whale bones uncovered in recent years have told us much about the behemoth sea creatures

Improved telescope technology, the New York Sun reported, allowed an astronomer to see fantastic lunar life-forms.

Lunar Bat-men, the Planet Vulcan and Martian Canals

Five of science history’s most bizarre cosmic delusions

Using Ancestry.com, Ted Gup was able to track down the recipients of his grandfather's generosity.

Ted Gup on “The Gift”

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Science Trivia on Your Thanksgiving Plate

When you need to change the subject at the Thanksgiving dinner table, these tidbits of food science trivia could help…

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