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The Pacific Garbage Patch Is Home to Coastal Species—in the Middle of the Ocean
These out-of-place organisms are thriving on floating trash, but they may compete with open-water species
How to Watch the Spectacular Lyrid Meteor Shower
One of the oldest recorded annual showers, the Lyrids will peak on April 22
Our Sustainable Future
The latest on how climate change affects life on Earth today and on what solutions scientists, including those at the Smithsonian, are innovating
Probiotics May Help Corals Fight a Dangerous Disease Off Florida’s Coast
The new treatment shows promise in lab experiments
The Power of Portraits
An exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery showcases the photography of Brian Lanker—and the remarkable lives of his subjects
From 'the Brick' to the iPhone, the Cellphone Celebrates 50 Years
As the technology turns 50, science fiction might hint at the cellphone's next chapter
Have Any Animals Evolved to Adapt to Human Activity?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
Burning Space Junk Creates Mysterious Lights in California Sky
Bright streaks observed Friday were jettisoned equipment from the International Space Station re-entering Earth’s atmosphere
A Nostalgic Trip Awaits at the World's Largest Lunchbox Museum
Take a journey back to your elementary school cafeteria with a visit to the Georgia outpost
The Smithsonian Will Temporarily House 77 Repatriated Artifacts Amid Unrest in Yemen
Until the items can be returned, the National Museum of Asian Art will keep them safe
Life-Size 1865 Portrait of Abraham Lincoln Stands Tall at the National Portrait Gallery
The W.F.K. Travers painting hid in plain sight at a New Jersey town hall for 80 years before it was restored and brought back to Washington
Why the Smithsonian Castle Is Getting a Major Overhaul
The iconic building on the National Mall will be closed for five years as its interior gets a highly anticipated makeover
Jupiter Reclaims Title of Planet With the Most Moons
After the discovery of 12 new moons, the gas giant now has 92 known natural satellites—and scientists expect to find more
The Seesawing History of Fad Diets
Since dieting began in the 1830s, the ever-changing nutritional advice has skimped on science
Before Folding 30 Years Ago, the Sears Catalog Sold Some Surprising Products
The retail giant’s mail-order business reigned supreme for more than a century, offering everything from quack cures to ready-to-build homes
Genetic Mutations Could Help Lizards Survive City Life
Urban Puerto Rican crested anoles show genetic changes related to immune function, metabolism and limb and skin development
A Look Back at the First Time the Smithsonian Castle Closed for Renovations
In February, the building will shutter for five years for much-needed improvements
This Exoplanet Is Doomed to Be Obliterated by a Star
Kepler-1658b is slowly spiraling toward a fiery demise
This New Shock-Absorbing Gel Can Withstand Supersonic Impacts
Made from a resilient protein in human cells, the technology could improve body armor, space gear and even cell phone cases
Ten Strange and Amazing Historical Artifacts We’ve Launched to Space
As spaceflight catapults us into a high-tech future, several missions have made sure to honor the past
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