Additions like “digital nomad,” “anti-fat” and “liminal space” reflect the dynamic nature of the English language | Continue reading
It's rare to see one of these massive marine mammals in Western Europe, but Thor spent several months delighting crowds in multiple countries | Continue reading
It’s unclear whether the creatures were pollinating prehistoric plants or just getting a snack | Continue reading
A prolific writer, he inspired such luminaries as Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes | Continue reading
Researchers used cosmic-ray imaging to uncover the 30-foot-long corridor | Continue reading
Despite a launch delay and docking issue, the space travelers are now onboard the orbiting laboratory | Continue reading
Crews are starting work on the $69 million project this month and hope to finish by 2026 | Continue reading
The species had not been recorded in eastern North America for more than 50 years—and never documented in the state | Continue reading
The 'Ironton' has been perfectly preserved since the day it sank in 'Shipwreck Alley' | Continue reading
Seven artists compete for a $100,000 purse and an exhibition at the Hirshhorn in this ground-breaking show airing on the Smithsonian Channel | Continue reading
Researchers sprayed liquid nitrogen at spacesuit-clad Barbie dolls to test their novel idea | Continue reading
As the big cats return to hunting fur seals on the Skeleton Coast, a new project tries to keep people out of the way | Continue reading
The second wife of Thomas Edison, she viewed domestic labor as a science, calling herself a "home executive" | Continue reading
Tales of creatures like the Norse “hafgufa” suggest ancient and medieval people may have seen whales trap feeding | Continue reading
The proposed route is part of a broader push to increase cross-border rail travel in Europe | Continue reading
The Iron Age artifact may have been used as an amulet rather than a hairstyling tool | Continue reading
Erythritol was not proven to cause these health problems, but some experts recommend limiting intake | Continue reading
Until recently, no traces of the military technology had ever been found | Continue reading
The state has mined and abused the Devil's Element for decades, and now it is increasingly fouling precious coastal waters | Continue reading
Juvenile snapping shrimp can achieve the fastest acceleration of any repeatable, underwater motion by a living thing, per a new study | Continue reading
As the Smithsonian's National Zoo prepares to open its reimagined and beloved Bird House, explore the fascinating science of our feathery friends above | Continue reading
This 19th-century vessel, made to store meat, carries a powerful backstory of Drake's defiance of the laws of enslavement | Continue reading
The street artist painted the image on a demolished wall during his secret trip to the country last fall | Continue reading
Sharpshooters are the first example of “superpropulsion” in a living organism, according to new research | Continue reading
After two curators began doubting the painting's authenticity, they made an unexpected discovery about its origins | Continue reading
The newly proposed layer might have a different structure from the rest of the inner core | Continue reading
Immerse yourself in the stories, artworks and ancient traditions spanning more than 60,000 years | Continue reading
From dramatic landscapes to diverse wildlife and ancient heritage, the region’s great outdoors is truly different in every sense | Continue reading
Get to know one of America’s most historic, artistic, and fascinating cities | Continue reading
For those yearning for something deeper, a voyage down America’s waterways on an authentic paddlewheel riverboat offers a rich discovery of the continent | Continue reading
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and other researchers have melded astronomy and music to offer a new oeuvre | Continue reading
Lunar timekeeping could help with navigation and communication, but experts say it will be difficult | Continue reading
The stone monolith is one of the famous moai sculptures scattered across the landscape | Continue reading
Every year, travelers attempt to witness the birds on their long journey north | Continue reading
Laguna Beach has joined several other cities taking aim at ocean pollution, wildlife health, power outages and wildfires | Continue reading
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is building a new venue dedicated to the artist | Continue reading
A new book details the innovative scientific analysis being used to explore the dark past of the craft | Continue reading
Intricate designs painted by biscuit artist Ella Hawkins are part of a lengthy baking tradition | Continue reading
Artists like Turner and Monet painted the smog they saw in London and Paris, a new study says | Continue reading
A father and daughter both contracted avian influenza, the first cases in the country since 2014 | Continue reading
Thirty years ago, researchers thought that the 2,000-year-old object was a darning tool | Continue reading
Critics say the show helps bolster the regime's reputation—and obscure its human rights violations | Continue reading
The now-extinct birds, which lived roughly three million years ago, likely used their hooked bills to feast on seal carcasses | Continue reading
The animals root through crops, prey on native species, cause soil erosion and carry pathogens that can spread to humans | Continue reading
The Hirshhorn Museum displays dynamic works of Chinese self-expression | Continue reading
The Nenana Ice Classic, started in 1917, is a high-stakes guessing game over the date, hour and minute of the ice breakup on the Tanana River | Continue reading
Using projections and voiceovers, "Bigger & Closer (Not Smaller & Further Away)" examines the renowned artist's career | Continue reading
For the first time, hundreds of photos, lantern slides and glass plate negatives are available to the public | Continue reading