Aretha Franklin dies at 76; her memory lives on at the Smithsonian in artwork, photographs and other ephemera
When a shortage of pilots in WWII forced the U.S. Air Force to recruit women, America was captivated
A biologist treks to the site where the little-known naturalist penned a paper on evolution that would spur on a rivalrous Charles Darwin
The "boy and his dog" tale is a piece of prehistoric fiction, but scientists are uncovering the true origins of our incredible relationship with dogs
Nimesha Ranasinghe is bringing a new dimension to virtual reality, embedding electric taste simulation technology into utensils
The Beatles’ biggest single hit skyrocketed on the charts in August of 1968
Even though the dairy industry may not like it, labeling the juice from almonds and soy beans 'milk' follows centuries of history
For the vast majority of American troops, Saipan was their first experience of tropical living
Sidewalk Labs envisions modular streets that can morph to meet the everyday needs of a neighborhood
The gentle giants' cells contain a tumor-fighting self-destruct button.
To satisfy customers hungry for visions of the British colonies, these artists created wildly imaginative and inaccurate scenes
A Seattle museum keeps its vintage computers in working order, so that visitors can experience the evolution of the machine
Many WWII naval recruits serving on U.S. ships had never been away from home. To strengthen their bonds, they organized colorful initiation rituals
The popular dinosaur has a new starring role in the upcoming “Deep Time” exhibition—a meal for T. rex
Browse rows of Butterfingers, ramen packets and "fresh" produce crafted out of felt
This yet-undiscovered breeding center is likely one of the first instances of exotic animal husbandry in the region
Researchers are working on resurrecting the recipe
The prodigious puppeteer looks back at his most beloved creations, from Grover to Fozzie Bear
Baby birds leaving the nest for the first time sometimes confuse urban lights for the moon and stars as they try and head out to sea from Witless Bay
Yamei Kin was a scientific prodigy who promoted the Chinese art of living to U.S. audiences
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