The documents provide evidence of climate change's effect on hardwood trees in Ohio
Implanted devices record the brain waves associated with speech and then use computer algorithms to translate the intended messages
With the Montreal Protocol, life on Earth dodged a bullet we didn’t even know was headed our way
To get more EVs on the road, these scientists are working to charge a car in the same time that it takes to fuel up at a gas station
Two new studies suggest that 21 million years ago African primates frequented edge habitat and fed on leaves
Ancient texts suggest romantic smooching, and likely the diseases it transmitted, were widespread in Mesopotamia
A new program is rewarding shrimpers who collect and recycle derelict crab traps
From the 19th century to today, a geological trove offers a strong foundation for the nation's cities
A dedicated ornithologist with a passion for lightning bugs scours bogs and beaches to discover previously unknown species
Contemplating the portentous history and uncertain fate of an exceptionally rare flower
In 1930, a colorful band of researchers in the Atlantic taught us how to plumb the ocean’s depths
Smithsonian podcasts deliver doses of optimism this month, featuring Bill Nye and a story of a warm welcome from the astronaut’s family
Thousands of new tools with unproven results are entering the fold to help Americans in need
A next-generation instrument on a delayed Martian rover may be the key to answering the question of life on the Red Planet
Researchers and local officials are using unusual methods to keep invasive carp from intruding into the Great Lakes and other waterways
Similarities between artifacts found in Lebanon and France suggest Homo sapiens migrants brought tool traditions with them
Whether the eruption is underwater or on land, the creatures don’t have an easy time dealing with nature’s fury
A renewed focus on our brain's ability to cope with trauma sparks a special series of stories about the latest advancements in treatments of mental illness
Spending time outdoors can reduce symptoms of depression and PTSD—growing concerns among service members
Here’s what you need to know about getting your next vaccine