With the help of a poop-sniffing dog, scientists are on the scent of a troubled species.
The 45-year-old Asian elephant Shanthi was one of the most studied in the world
The broad array of animal specimens could allow researchers to identify likely pathogen sources, hosts and transmission pathways
Canine scientists investigate why loud sounds cause some dogs to lose their cool and offer insight on effective treatment
A genetic study shows that today's Arctic sled dogs have something curious in common with polar bears
What Columbia University researchers learned when they tried to get a complete picture of how respiratory viruses spread across Manhattan
The nation's indigenous population has long been undercounted, but the pandemic presents extra hurdles
These pollinators safeguard many habitats, visiting the rare and beautiful flowers of many native and endangered plants
Sheltering in place has pushed virtual health care into the mainstream, making us wonder if we'll ever go back to waiting rooms
In a study involving marmosets, a primate genetically similar to humans, researchers have come closer to understanding brain evolution
Smithsonian geologist Liz Cottrell has answers to your questions on black lava and the Earth’s molten outer core in the "Dr Is In" video series
The remains of a provincial capital on the Yucatan Peninsula attest to a people trying to fortify their place in the world
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers were searching for potential human pathogens in wild animals. They’ve found thousands
Smithsonian curator Margaret Weitekamp reflects on the historic parallel between 2020 and 1969
Stewart Adams' headache subsided—and his over-the-counter pain reliever became one of the world's most popular medications
From astrophysicists to entomologists, many researchers need the help of citizen scientists to sift through immense data collections
These predators compete with fisheries for shellfish along the Pacific coast, but an economic analysis explains the positives of reintroduction
Yet, the biggest concern, says Smithsonian curator Brian Huber, is how rapidly the ocean has changed in the past few decades
These five recent releases may have been lost in the news cycle
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