New amber specimens show that insects have been mastering the art of disguise for 100 million years
Startup Carbon Engineering has opened a prototype plant in Squamish, British Columbia, that captures carbon dioxide emissions
Sometimes you pee on them, sometimes you’re just trying to get away from other paleontologists. Here are the discovery stories scientists won’t tell you
Infectious disease researchers should be using museum collections to fight newly discovered pathogens
People are buzzing about world’s largest rooftop soil farm
Curiosity is a credential at Indiana University Library’s Lilly Library
The seashore used to be a scary place, then it became a place of respite and vacation. What happened?
Vaccine stores in Africa have repeatedly been depleted. The WHO's decision to allow mini-doses reflects a precarious—and cyclical—shortage
Cultural and historical treasures abound near Lake Iseo
Jamie M. Allen explores how conservation and consumerism have impacted America's natural heritage
Simbo, an African-American patriot, fought for his country's liberty and freedom even as a large population remained enslaved
We ask shark expert Chris Lowe whether the science in the upcoming shark thriller has any teeth. Beachgoers: You're welcome.
Martha, was the last passenger pigeon to ever fly
The U.S. and China pose the greatest threat as exporters of invasive species, but other countries have more to lose
From local women to world-renowned chefs, here's a delicious way to get in touch with your inner Italian
In 1967, archeologists discovered Akrotiri. It may be the missing city of Atlantis, as well as the origin of the modern toilet
David S. Goodsell's watercolor-and-ink artworks use the latest research to illustrate viruses, proteins and more
Journey to the Center of Earth
Crystals could be the key to where our water came from, and what that means for finding life on other planets
The art of the ancient Qur'an is showcased with the loan of some 48 manuscripts and folios from Istanbul, Turkey, and on view at the Smithsonian
In the midst of the biggest crises of his presidency, John F. Kennedy always knew there was one place he could go to collect his thoughts alone
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