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Eight sumptuous books from the past year that meet at the intersection of science and art
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A Smithsonian scholar and student of Pacific Island sea voyaging both loves and hates the new Disney film
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What caused woolly mammoths to die-off so quickly? New evidence suggests an unfavorable climate may have drove them to extinction
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A potential influx of legal and illegal mining leaves the country's megadiverse landscapes—and the communities who depend on them—in jeopardy
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Looking for the perfect gift for the food lover in your life? Any of these suggestions will hit the spot
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William Bargar and Howard "Hap" Paul revolutionized joint replacement surgery by developing a robot to do the job
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Carved out of rock, these massive monuments go beyond Mount Rushmore
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The Savory Collection breathes fresh life into jazz
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Horace Poolaw's photography is unearthed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian
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New research suggests that man’s best friend remembers more than we thought
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With the help of a supercomputer, Smithsonian scientists figure out how to help the lobster fishery off the coast of Honduras
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Read this first in a series of columns chronicling what led to that 1917 cataclysm
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An Australian wine region with epic surfing beaches, a welcoming vibe and standout Cabernets and Chardonnays
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From getting to the airport to avoiding lost luggage, a little research can help you have a stress-free plane trip
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The best spies won’t leave behind an evidence trail, but then how will audiences know what’s true and what’s fiction?
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