A new method for making biodegradable plastic could mean more free farmland for food
Known as total cloud inversion, the weather phenomenon is quite rare—and spectacular
A thermostat, a wheelchair, a prosthetic arm and razors are all a part of "Beautiful Users," now on display in New York City
Cooper Hewitt, the Smithsonian Design Museum, will exhibit 175 objects that range from Paleolithic tools to space-age satellites
The old and the new crash into each other beautifully in the former Carnegie mansion
British doctors make the case for playing music during an operation
Changes in agricultural practices since the 19th century may be a major culprit in the pollinators’ decline
Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough offers personal insights on the realities of climate change and the best ways for society to adapt
Sequential integers are a bit boring, anyhow. Here are some more exciting sequences to celebrate over the next 89 years
A look into Smithsonian's vast archives reveals that Father Christmas tends to get a makeover with every generation that embraces him
In early experiments, scientists are growing meat in vitro and bioengineering yeast for dairy
These frightening figures represent the most robust estimate of marine plastic pollution calculated to date
Explore eight of the Works Progress Administration’s most impressive structures.
An eruption at the Pico do Fogo volcano has forced 1,200 people to evacuate
What does the holiday season look like in your community? Upload a photo of the best light displays, Christmas trees, menorahs and other festive scenes
There may be method to the madness behind the outlandish designs of the National Reconnaissance Office mission patches
In a clever recycling experiment, the startup Local Roots Farms is growing organic, hydroponic produce in America's food deserts
A non-profit called Projects for All has a plan for educating children without schools: Turn them loose on outdoor computer kiosks in their community
The nation’s shifting views toward homosexuality have opened the market for a centuries-old tradition
The lab, where the inventor of the video game and the electronic game Simon, goes on view at the American History Museum next summer
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