Science | Smithsonian Magazine

Tyrannosaurs Dominated Their Cretaceous Ecosystems

Studies of body size and bite force show that the predators, from babies to adults, filled many niches in their environment

Running Robot Finishes 5K on Two Legs

The untethered bipedal bot made history by completing the outdoor course in 53 minutes

The Physics Behind Tossing a Beer Coaster

Researchers head to the bar to learn why beer mats fly erratically when tossed

The History of How to Store to Helium

With large and easily tapped natural supplies, the United States became the world’s leading helium producer

Are Dogs Really More Intelligent Than Cats?

Most canines, including these adorable wolf pups, are social animals with brains that have evolved for that purpose. This is why dogs are, on the whole, smarter than some solitary animals

Tyrannosaurs Dominated Their Cretaceous Ecosystems — Tyrannosaurs Dominated Their Cretaceous Ecosystems

Studies of body size and bite force show that the predators, from babies to adults, filled many niches in their environment

Running Robot Finishes 5K on Two Legs — Running Robot Finishes 5K on Two Legs

The untethered bipedal bot made history by completing the outdoor course in 53 minutes

The Physics Behind Tossing a Beer Coaster — The Physics Behind Tossing a Beer Coaster

Researchers head to the bar to learn why beer mats fly erratically when tossed

The History of How to Store to Helium — The History of How to Store to Helium

With large and easily tapped natural supplies, the United States became the world’s leading helium producer

Are Dogs Really More Intelligent Than Cats? — Are Dogs Really More Intelligent Than Cats?

Most canines, including these adorable wolf pups, are social animals with brains that have evolved for that purpose. This is why dogs are, on the whole, smarter than some solitary animals

August 3, 2021

Five Ways Humans Evolved to Be Athletes

Smithsonian Voices August 2, 2021

The History of How to Store Helium

August 2, 2021

Tyrannosaurs Dominated Their Cretaceous Ecosystems

July 28, 2021

This Sponge Fossil May Be the Earliest Record of Animal Life

Innovation for Good July 27, 2021

The Quest to Build a Functional, Energy-Efficient Refrigerator That Works in Space

Smithsonian Voices July 27, 2021

How Indigenous Ecological Knowledge Offers Solutions to California's Wildfires

July 27, 2021

Seagrass Is Harmed by Noise Pollution

July 26, 2021

New Project Aims to Create Most Detailed 3-D Map of the Universe

July 22, 2021

Why Australia's Trash Bin–Raiding Cockatoos Are the 'Punks of the Bird World'

Smithsonian Voices July 22, 2021

Scientists Award the Pygmy Sorrel Moth a Big Title

More Recent Stories »

SmartNews Keeping you current

Seafood Prices Soar Amid Supply Chain Issues and Worker Shortage

August 4, 2021 7:30AM

New Research

Just 5 Percent of Power Plants Release 73 Percent of Global Electricity Production Emissions

Subsurface 'Lakes' on Mars May Actually Be Frozen Clay Deposits

Part of the Apollo 11 Spacecraft May Still Be Orbiting the Moon

Stranded Killer Whale Survives With the Help of Humans

Rare Snowfall Blankets Cities Across Brazil

More SmartNews Stories »

Human Behavior

Olympic Runners

Mind & Body

Papua New Guinea Highlander Study Breathing Test

Deep Earth Geology

volcano image 3

Featured Video

Chicago's Urban Coyotes Are Fascinating Scientists

How Ancient Water May Have Shaped the Surface of Mars

The Shift in Prehistoric Apex Predators

Subscribe

Save 84% off the newsstand price!

First & Last Name

Last Name

First Name

Address 1

Address 2

City / State

City

State

Zip

Email Address

Enter your email address