Eighty-six years ago the Serbian teenager shot an Archduke and set Europe on the road to World War I. Today he is all but forgotten
Aliens are tunneling through North America. Who'd have thought these earth tillers have a downside?
Every six months Smithsonian horticulturists give the Haupt Garden a makeover from the roots up
When it comes to speed and maneuverability, fish leave man-made submersibles floundering, but RoboTuna and friends may change all that
Although they are by nature loners, these clever "cats" don't mind a little human companionship
The news from New York's Central Park has been grim lately, but Maria Hernandez is holding up her end
To the "detectives" who solve the mysteries of errant mail, every letter is a human tale
Saving major works of art from decay
It's the star-spangled banner; the anthem it inspired plays on as a musical salute to the stars and stripes
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Smithsonian experts help the makers of Mel Gibson's new movie, The Patriot, create scenes and bring the conflict's many factions into sharper focus
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Even with air power and satellite tracking, it still takes people with axes and shovels to stop a forest fire
Catching a glimpse of these night-loving birds, which include the whip-poor-will, challenges even the most avid bird-watcher
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