Africa
The Discovery of a 5,000-Year-Old Society in Morocco Reveals an Ancient Farming Culture
At the site known as Oued Beht, archaeologists uncovered evidence of a large farming settlement where people used advanced techniques
'Adorable' Baby Hippo Moo Deng Is More Than a Viral Sensation. She Offers a Rare Glimpse of an Endangered Species
The baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has taken the internet by storm, and keepers hope she will help gain momentum for conservation efforts
London Unveils Design for the City's First Memorial to Victims of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
The towering bronze sculpture by Khaleb Brooks will be installed at West India Quay in 2026
'Matching' Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Africa and South America
The fossils show how dinosaurs may have crossed between landmasses around 120 million years ago, when the continents were still connected
After Nigerian Independence, One Renowned Artist Made Jesus a West African Savior in His Vibrant Work
Painter and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya put forth a new vision of biblical figures for African Christians in the early post-colonial life of his country
Largest Diamond Since 1905 Unearthed by Miners in Botswana
Volcanic eruptions long ago brought the 2,492-carat diamond—the latest in a string of stunning discoveries over the last decade—to the surface
Artificial Intelligence Could Soon Match Footprints to the Animals That Made Them
Scientists are working on a machine learning tool that could turn anyone with a camera into an expert tracker
WHO Declares Mpox Global Health Emergency. Here's What to Know
A new virus strain has been spreading primarily the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as nearby countries that had previously not reported mpox cases
Slow-Motion Ripples in Earth's Mantle Built Mysterious and Stunning Highland Landscapes, Study Finds
Following the break-up of an ancient supercontinent, waves propagated through the hot, rocky layer beneath the planet's brittle crust and reshaped its surface over millions of years
15 Playful and Powerful Photos to Celebrate World Elephant Day
Never forget your favorite pachyderm with these memorable images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Botanists Vote to Remove Racial Slur From Hundreds of Plant Species Names
In a first for taxonomy, researchers opted to change scientific names containing derivatives of the slur “caffra” to derivatives of “afr,” in reference to the plants' origins in Africa
How Will Climate Change Hurt Lesser Flamingos?
Their food supply in East African lakes could collapse as rains increase
Archaeologists May Have Found Home Built by One of New England’s First Black Property Owners
Pompey Mansfield was an enslaved man who won his freedom, purchased land, constructed a house and became a prominent community leader
Trove of Tombs Sheds Light on How Ancient Egyptian Families Lived—and Died
The finds include mummies from many social classes, some of whom were buried alongside relatives after succumbing to disease
Volcanic Ash Preserved Trilobite Fossils in Surprising Detail at 'Prehistoric Pompeii'
The specimens date to more than 500 million years ago and provide new insights into trilobite anatomy, revealing previously unseen features
These Stunning Butterflies Flew 2,600 Miles Across the Atlantic Ocean Without Stopping
Researchers combined several lines of evidence to solve the mystery of why a group of painted ladies, which do not live in South America, were found fluttering on a beach in French Guiana
African Elephants May Call Each Other by Name
In a new study, a computer model was able to identify the recipient of an elephant's call more than a quarter of the time, which scientists say is significantly greater than chance
These Chefs Are Elevating African and Caribbean Cuisines From Carryouts to Fine Dining
More Americans are eating and learning about dishes such as fufu and curried goat in establishments recognized by the highest echelon of the culinary world
Wild Dogs Have Muscles for 'Puppy Eyes,' Suggesting the Cute Expression Did Not Evolve Just for Humans
African wild dogs have the same well-developed eye muscles that domestic dogs use to make their signature pleading faces, a recent study finds
Did a Dried-Up Branch of the Nile Help the Egyptians Build the Pyramids?
Researchers say 31 of the monuments were constructed on the banks of the ancient waterway
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