Nature
See 15 Amazing Wildlife Images From the Sony World Photography Awards
The contest showcases the work of some of the planet’s best photographers
America's Waterways: The Past, Present and Future
America's Waterways: The Past, Present and Future
In a series of articles, <em>Smithsonian</em> magazine highlights all that draws our eyes to our nation's fresh and coastal waters
DNA Buried in Sediment Helps Scientists Picture Past Ecosystems
Examining the evidence offers a way to look back at now damaged environments
How Lunar Cycles Guide the Spawning of Sea Creatures
Researchers are starting to understand the biological rhythms that sync worms and corals to phases of the moon
In Namibia, Lions Are King of the Beach
As the big cats return to hunting fur seals on the Skeleton Coast, a new project tries to keep people out of the way
These Tiny Bugs Urinate by Flinging Droplets of Pee
Sharpshooters are the first example of “superpropulsion” in a living organism, according to new research
America's Waterways: The Past, Present and Future
See Thousands of Sandhill Cranes Gather in Nebraska
Every year, travelers attempt to witness the birds on their long journey north
California Lost 36 Million Trees to Drought Last Year
The die-off is expected to continue despite this winter’s rain storms
A Ring of Fire, Millions of Monarchs and Other Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
Be in the right place at the right time to witness these sublime sights
This Canadian Ski Area Doesn't Make Snow—It Farms It
Sunshine Village Ski Resort in Alberta is in the perfect position for piling up powder
The Science Behind the Oldest Trees on Earth
How experts have determined that bristlecone pines, sequoias and baobabs have stood for thousands of years
This British Zoologist Wants to Reinvent Color
Andrew Parker has produced some of the brightest hues in the world. So, what’s his secret?
How Will Mining Affect Alaskan Salmon?
Active mines, proposed mines and exploratory projects in Alaska and British Columbia may affect key salmon watersheds
L.A.'s Cougars Were Driven to Extremes by Wildfire
With less suitable habitat, the big cats traveled further and crossed dangerous roads more often
How the Bears at Alaska's Katmai National Park Became Celebrities
Park officials had no idea that the installation of live nature cameras at Brooks River ten years ago would lead to the wildly successful Fat Bear Week
Watch Millions of Raptors Fly Across Panama This Fall
The country’s unique shape makes it a perfect migratory pathway for the birds of prey
Oregon's Swastika Mountain Gets a New Name
The mountain was originally named before the swastika became a symbol of hate
What Is the Financial Value of an Old-Growth Tree?
In setting fines for timber poaching, experts are looking at different ways to calculate the worth of trees
How Much Meat Should We Eat?
To be sustainable, scientists say we should consume fewer animals products
Why Eelgrass in the Atlantic Ocean Faces an Uphill Battle
The Ice Age left the plant off our East Coast with less genetic diversity than its relative in the Pacific
