Traditional knowledge and scientific study are helping us begin to understand what a changing Arctic means for the marine mammal
Why architects are hosting a competition to help inhabitants keep living there—and how you can visit
Certain body odors appear to entice the pesky bloodsuckers—and those smells may be hereditary
After consulting a "stud book," the Zoo brought a male panda's sperm back to D.C., setting an exciting precedent
A prototype developed at Ohio State makes indoor workouts more like outdoor runs by using sonar to detect where you are on the belt and keep pace
After the naval hero gained acclaim in the American Revolution, he met many adorers in the French city
Rock fans do their own investigative work to understand their favorite groups’ influences. So why can’t the rest of us get with the program?
The uncorked bubbly goes from notes of wet hair and cheese to something spicy and smoky, enologists report
And city governments are paying attention, turning homemade infrastructure changes into permanent solutions
Dramatic weather and impassable terrain shouldn’t stop you from visiting this park
The nomadic people of Arctic Siberia depend on reindeer for food and warmth. But when they escape, the only way to herd them back is on foot
Two Louisiana scientists reflect on the event and how its lingering effects are continuing to change the Gulf Coast
While researching the spill, scientists tracked deep-sea sharks, found new mud dragons, and discovered a type of ocean current
Hitler's relationship with Eva Braun was a closely kept secret. If she wasn't such a home-movie buff, their vacations would have remained a secret
A new tool for runners moves beyond calories to measure the intensity of workouts
Sixty years after the great scientist's death, his gray matter is on display
Synthesizing decades of discoveries, scientists have revealed links between changing environments and animal movements
When a dog looks into your eyes, it's bonding with you in the same way babies bond with their human moms
Einstein reportedly believed that pipe smoking contributed to a calm and objective judgment, but his doctor said give it up
Smithsonian Best Small Towns 2015
From sea to shining sea, our top picks for the most amazing American small towns to see this year
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