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A Graduate Student’s Research Could Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Seaweed in Hawai'i
For the first time, using cryopreservation to freeze sea urchin embryos may help restore coral reefs
More Than Half of U.S. Bird Populations Are Shrinking
An alarming report indicates that dozens of species are likely to become federally endangered without preventive action
Two Cheetah Cubs Born at Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute
The twins are an important addition to their vulnerable species and its dwindling gene pool
This Moonshot for Coral Breeding Was Successful
But the coral are still in tanks, waiting to be released on reefs
The Wide World of Smithsonian Scientific Research
With astonishing new discoveries in the cosmos and pivotal research much closer to home, Smithsonian science proves indispensable
Wild Fox Kills 25 Flamingos and a Duck at the National Zoo
The incident is the first time a predator has broken into the exhibit in its 50 year history
Five Cheetah Cubs Born at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Viewers can watch mother cheetah caring for her newborn babies on a live-streaming webcam
Two New Scimitar-Horned Oryx Calves Born Through Improved Methods of Artificial Insemination
The assisted reproduction method will help with population management efforts of these critically endangered species and their rewilding
Meet Rescued Bald Eagles Tioga and Annie
Every one of these birds under human care is a rescue; it is illegal to breed and keep these birds otherwise
Help Scientists Solve the Riddle of What Is Killing Birds in the Mid-Atlantic
Smithsonian bird researchers are calling on citizen scientists to help figure out the cause
Meet Cassowary Brothers Irwin and Dundee, Descendants of Dinosaurs
This giant bird is considered to be the dinosaurs’ closest living relative
Will 17-Year Cicadas Be a Buffet or Big Disturbance for Birds?
Local songbirds, including chickadees, bluebirds and cardinals, will take advantage of their abundance and Smithsonian scientists are eager to study
Rare Owl With Bright Orange Eyes Seen for the First Time in More Than 125 Years
The elusive Bornean Rajah scops owl is inspiring scientists and researchers after its brief rediscovery
Will Animals at the Zoo Find Brood X Cicadas a Tasty Snack?
What will animals think of the impending bug buffet?
How Scientists Are Deciphering the Many Mysteries of Migratory Birds
Each spring across the forests, lakes and suburbs of North America, millions of birds take a long journey north in search of summer nesting territory
Secretary Lonnie Bunch on the Power of Research at the Smithsonian
We can accomplish more when we unite our robust scientific capabilities with our educational reach
An Epic Monarch Migration Faces New Threats
The butterflies’ path, which stretches thousands of miles, is endangered by an array of challenges, including changes in climate and pesticides
Using Amber-Filtered Bulbs Instead of White Light Attracts Fewer Bugs
In a tropical rainforest study, 60 percent fewer insects visited traps illuminated in a golden glow. Researchers say the results may be widely applicable
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