Technology
These Are the Highest-Resolution Photos Ever Taken of Snowflakes
Photographer and scientist Nathan Myhrvold has developed a camera that captures snowflakes at a microscopic level never seen before
How the Pandemic Is Undermining Weather Monitoring
Scientists are scrambling to patch the cracks forming in the global marine weather monitoring system
How the Rugged F4F Wildcat Held the Line During World War II
Designed by Grumman Iron Works, the tough little fighter kept America in the fight during those early dark days in the Pacific Theater
A New Device Tracks Lobsters as They Move Through the Supply Chain
Researchers hope the technology can be used to reduce the number of the crustaceans that die along the way
Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021
These visionaries are imagining an exciting future with chicken-less eggs, self-piloting ships and more
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2020
From the rapid development of vaccines for Covid-19 to the stunning collection of an asteroid sample, these were the biggest science moments of the year
Italy Will Rebuild the Colosseum's Floor, Restoring Arena to Its Gladiator-Era Glory
Officials plan to host concerts and theater productions on the new, retractable platform
Ten Scientific Discoveries From 2020 That May Lead to New Inventions
From soaring snakes to surfing suckerfish, nature is an endless source of inspiration
Space Force Troops Are Now Officially 'Guardians' of the Galaxy
Members of the newest and smallest branch of the military, which turned one this December, will now be known as 'Guardians'
Remember Chuck Yeager by Exploring the Plane He Flew to Break the Sound Barrier
In 1947, the pilot—who died Monday at age 97—made history by flying the Bell X-1 faster than the speed of sound
Divers Discover Nazi Enigma Machine Thrown Into the Baltic Sea During WWII
German forces used the device—likely cast into the water to avoid falling into Allied hands—to encode military messages
The Smithsonian’s Evolving Role as the Nation’s Knowledge Partner
Museum education has had a long, ever evolving history at the Smithsonian that can be found at the heart of its mission today
How Has Photography's Relationship With Nature Evolved Over the Past 200 Years?
A new exhibition at London's Dulwich Picture Gallery features more than 100 works documenting the natural world
The Ten Best STEM Toys to Give as Gifts in 2020
Tested and reviewed by engineers, these top picks make coding, robotics and engineering more accessible than ever
College Sophomores Discover Hidden Text in Medieval Manuscript
Students at Rochester Institute of Technology used a self-developed UV imaging system to assess a 15th-century religious document
A New Generation of Autonomous Vessels Is Looking to Catch Illegal Fishers
A design challenge has tech companies racing to build a robot that can police illegal fishing in marine protected areas
The Failure of the Magnavox Odyssey Led the Way for the Future of Gaming
The first console reached homes 11 years before Nintendo, marking the beginning of a multibillion-dollar industry
Robotic 'Monster Wolf' Protects Japanese Town From Bears
No bear interactions have been recorded in the town since the robots' installation in September
Tiny Bubbles Under a Ship May Be the Secret to Reducing Fuel Consumption
A technology called air lubrication offers a way to make large ships more efficient
Why This New Technology Inspired by Camel Fur Is Super Cool
A two-layered material that mimics the animals’ sweat glands and insulating fur chills surfaces 400 percent longer than traditional methods
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