From an ancient Egyptian plaque to a Ming dynasty scroll, explore the central role that falcons and hawks play across cultures and millennia
Film censorship sparked the beloved cartoon character's mid-1930s makeover
Botanists are beginning to trace the origins of their gruesome appetites
Low-cost sensors that fit into crab pots could provide real-time data on oxygen fluctuations in the ocean
The groundbreaking ship and its dedicated captain shaped our understanding of the Earth’s magnetic field
During WWII, the Nazis murdered 33,000 Jews at the ravine over just two days. Last week, a strike near the massacre site drew widespread condemnation
Face coverings mandate is lifted this Friday, as more museums resume daily visiting hours
Made from everyday items found in hardware stores, the Corsi-Rosenthal box is a testament to the power of grassroots innovation
Stunning glassworks and custom soundscapes create an immersive reimagining of an ancient oral tradition
Three men who have lived and breathed the Alaskan race for much of its history recall how much has changed—and what has stayed the same
During WWII, Ukrainian nationalists saw the Nazis as liberators from Soviet oppression. Now, Russia is using that chapter to paint Ukraine as a Nazi nation
A Smithsonian collection of vintage Golden Age comic books tells a story of WWII propaganda, patriotism and support of the war effort
A new vision of the skeleton as a dynamic organ that sends and receives messages suggests potential therapies for osteoporosis and other problems
Orbiting machines that grip, grapple and maneuver could one day maintain the fleet of small spacecraft that encircle Earth
Smithsonian’s Eric S. Hintz, a historian of invention, details how scholars are envisioning a more inclusive ecosystem for the innovators of tomorrow
From snakes that use infrared radiation to find prey to deep sea fishes that communicate via bioluminescence, these creatures flourish without light
The 1872 act that established the nature preserve provoked Lakota assertions of sovereignty
An enzyme-based recycling technology is poised to go commercial, but questions about cost and scalability linger
A new book and traveling exhibition highlight the work of Mississippi photographer O.N. Pruitt
A new show celebrates the stars of Nigeria's Nollywood, the country’s vibrant $3 billion film industry
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