The recent study also identified two new scent receptors for musk and body odor | Continue reading
From a pristinely preserved wolf pup to ancient camels, remains found in northern Canada's frozen earth have provided remarkable glimpses into the Ice Age | Continue reading
Archaeologists in southern Italy discovered the headgear along with pottery, fragments and a shield near the likely remains of a temple to goddess Athena | Continue reading
The brutal attack took place during the Red Summer, a nationwide wave of violence against Black Americans | Continue reading
Earlier bloom dates could disrupt relationships between wildlife and cause species to collapse if they can’t adapt quickly enough, researchers warn | Continue reading
A series of filmed attacks confirm that killer whales will attack the biggest animals on Earth | Continue reading
As you watch the Beijing Winter Olympics, enjoy this guide to the history, science and thrills of the worldwide athletic competition | Continue reading
The careers of Shannon Dunn-Downing, Kelly Clark, Amy Purdy and Hannah Teter are recognized in the Smithsonian collections; learn their stories | Continue reading
Being in the right place at the right time makes for an awe-inspiring trip | Continue reading
He will likely celebrate with some of his favorite activities: sunbathing, sleeping, eating, and mating | Continue reading
Nearly 30 percent of the site's irreplaceable paleontological resources may have been impacted | Continue reading
The General Services Administration says the change will help represent the diversity of the nation | Continue reading
Archaeologists unearth a fourth century amphitheater that stood on the far reaches of the Roman Empire more than 1,400 years ago | Continue reading
The ISS will join other decommissioned spacecraft on the seafloor at Point Nemo, the farthest point from land in the Pacific | Continue reading
The unauthorized removal of the monument took place during the racial justice protests of summer 2020 | Continue reading
The land is home to 200 acres of old-growth trees and federally threatened animals such as the northern spotted owl and the marbled murrelet | Continue reading
Founded for Catholic priests, the institution was destroyed 500 years ago when Henry VIII established the Church of England | Continue reading
Some of the galaxies in the image resemble Star Trek’s Starship Enterprise | Continue reading
The autonomous ship will embark on the same journey the Pilgrims took more than 400 years ago, collecting scientific data along the way | Continue reading
Art Spiegelman's graphic novel details his parents' experiences in Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust | Continue reading
The bolts, which occurred in 2020, broke records for distance and duration | Continue reading
From what to wear to how to avoid counterfeits, experts weigh in on the latest advice about masks and Covid-19 | Continue reading
A new free portal unites three archives in one virtual space, offering an unprecedented look into the artist's life and work | Continue reading
The Muslim minority group faces mass detention and sterilization—human rights abuses that sparked the U.S.' diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics | Continue reading
Researchers suggest the practice was a response to Spanish conquistadors' desecration of the remains | Continue reading
A new study is heating up the debate over gas-powered stovetops | Continue reading
Wildlife managers now face the challenge of creating conservation plans for all three species while maintaining balance between predator and prey animals | Continue reading
Journalist Dan Saladino's new book is a plea to save the planet's most endangered crops and culinary traditions | Continue reading
The finding is good news if it means the porpoises are staying safe, but it is bad if they are losing habitat in the process | Continue reading
An investigator says the artifacts were "almost certainly" looted from the Middle Eastern country | Continue reading
A new book details the lives of Melisende of Jerusalem, Zumurrud of Damascus and their powerful peers | Continue reading
A new statue honors Licoricia of Winchester, a 13th-century moneylender whose life illuminates the challenges faced by Jews at the time | Continue reading
Plecos, or suckermouth armored catfish, are efficient, algae-eating tank cleaners, but they are native to South America with few natural predators | Continue reading
The works include pieces held in the collections of the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay in Paris | Continue reading
A 24-hour treatment using a five-drug cocktail kickstarted a yearlong regrowth process in the amphibians | Continue reading
The story of Evette Peters is bolstered by the Anacostia Community Museum's research into Washington D.C.'s local neighborhoods and urban waterways | Continue reading
National Audio Company is the largest manufacturer in the world for this retro sound | Continue reading
A lead figurine by the famed British artist could fetch upward of $70,000 at auction | Continue reading
Nearly 90 percent of the nighttime hunters use sound to find prey | Continue reading
With screen time at a high during the Covid-19 pandemic, two educators offer some advice | Continue reading
The legendary actor stumped and even wrote speeches for the 32nd president | Continue reading
Unearthed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen, the blue glass artifact was in pristine condition | Continue reading
The orange-winged insect's population increased from 2,000 in 2020 to nearly 250,000 in 2021 | Continue reading
The lumbering animals respond calmly to their grunting and groaning friends, but a stranger's voice often prompted a loud, filthy territorial response | Continue reading
Scientists are sourcing new ultraviolet ray-blocking compounds from algae, seaweed, cyanobacteria and other marine creatures | Continue reading
The combined effects of decomposition and embalming basically "pickled" the fetus, sealing it in its mother's womb | Continue reading
In July 1776, colonists destroyed a sculpture of the English king. A new exhibit explores this iconoclasm's legacy—and its implications for today | Continue reading
With rose-shaped corals as far as the eye can see, it is one of the largest healthy reefs on record | Continue reading