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“When Bandogs Howle and Spirits Walk”
Studying the nighttime hours across the centuries, says historian Roger Ekirch, sheds light on preindustrial society
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The vaults of the Natural History Museum in Paris contain a menagerie of curious crustaceans
WARNING: Words fill Anu Garg’s dreams, and waking hours too. He shares his favorites on the Web with thousands
Some say alchemy inspired our greatest scientist
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Smithsonian and NASA’s Chandra x-ray observatory sheds new light on the mysteries of the universe
Scientists at the Smithsonian’s Conservation and Research Center have snatched endangered creatures from the brink and redefined conservation biology
As deadly bacteria increasingly resist antibiotics, researchers try to improve a World War I era weapon
In Mexico’s Maya jungle, the survival of the jaguar hangs on radio collars, hounds and former hunters
Aggressive weed that “grows like the devil” and will not die is manna for sheep, cows and folks who use it to cure hangovers, weave baskets and make jelly
According to advertising guru James Twitchell, every symbol, from Alka-Seltzer’s Speedy to the Energizer Bunny, plants powerful notions of who we are
Malaria Kills One Child Every 30 Seconds
A new pandemic imperils half the world. Scientists think they know what has to be done, but the disease continues to outsmart them
If hummingbirds were as big as ravens, it probably wouldn’t be safe to go for a walk in the woods
Aliens are tunneling through North America. Who’d have thought these earth tillers have a downside?
Every six months Smithsonian horticulturists give the Haupt Garden a makeover from the roots up
Something’s Fishy about this Robot
When it comes to speed and maneuverability, fish leave man-made submersibles floundering, but RoboTuna and friends may change all that
Ringtails Like To Be Appreciated
Although they are by nature loners, these clever “cats” don’t mind a little human companionship
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Even with air power and satellite tracking, it still takes people with axes and shovels to stop a forest fire
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Nightjars Are Everywhere, But Just Try Finding One
Catching a glimpse of these night-loving birds, which include the whip-poor-will, challenges even the most avid bird-watcher
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