In an east African case study, scientists found that taking large wildlife out of an ecosystem increases the number of disease-infested rodents
Rising prices for the citrus fruit have inspired bartenders to get their creative juices flowing
Later this month, the World Health Organization will decide whether or not to get rid of two live virus repositories in the United States and Russia
The African drongo mimics warning calls of other animals to scare them away from food, but mixes true warnings with lies to keep those animals guessing
No ancient aliens needed: A little bit of water reduces friction when dragging a sled over sand
Other recipients of the National Design Museum's prestigious award include fashionista Narciso Rodriguez and writer Witold Rybcznski
What makes the crustacean a springtime treat, whether its in gumbo or an etouffee
The gap between science and public understanding prevents action on climate change—but social scientists think they can fix that
The first March on Washington was a madcap affair, but in May of 1894, some 10,000 citizens descended on D.C., asking for a jobs bill
Scientists have found plastic, glass and other trash littering the seafloor and collecting in canyons
A look into what still excites us about the Viennese designer, who died last week at 80
The pilot is one of several doctors are using to target treatment to the way cells mutate instead of to the part of the body in which tumors grow
Filmed at the Smithsonian, the smash hit prompts curator Amy Henderson to ponder the real world anxieties underlying our superhero fictions
A misguided California law temporarily banned the use of gloveless hands to form sushi. Here’s why it’s being repealed
This spring's bloom is one of the best in years
The integrated theatrical showcase had progressive ambitions but lasted only two performances
Now as the country opens up, what will happen to its endangered species? A new three-part series on the Smithsonian Channel explores the issue
Enjoy a nature break and listen to birds from America's greatest natural wonders
Researchers are putting trauma patients in a state between life and death with a technique known in movies as "suspended animation"
In 1986, a Swiss artist set out to document insects from regions affected by the Chernobyl disaster, and science is starting to catch up with her
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