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
Lucky for you, these gold rush hot spots have not yet run their mining course
A community in Ghana rallies to help the Togo slippery frog, an effort that benefits their own people and other endangered wildlife
An archaeologist traces the invention and evolution of apparel using climate data and tailoring tools
When dosed with compounds found in cannabis, nematodes eat more and show an even greater preference for their favorite foods
Though we often think of the “terrible lizards” as behemoths, many later reptiles and mammals also grew to massive sizes
In a nearly treeless desert, Ancestral Puebloans built Great Houses with more than 200,000 massive log beams
A new Smithsonian exhibition delves into the issue of light pollution, with easy solutions offering an immediate change
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