Clive Thompson’s new book takes readers deep into the history and culture of computer programming
Before ether was used as an anesthetic in surgery, doctors relied on less effective techniques for pain relief, such as hypnosis
The women of the 404th Armed Service Forces band raised morale and funds for the military, but they had to fight discrimination to do so
In Citrus County, Florida, hundreds of the gentle giants winter in the warm waters of Crystal River
A self-taught engineer, Margaret Knight bagged a valuable patent, at a time when few women held intellectual property
Fossil expert Maria McNamara explains how paleontologists are starting to investigate the hues of the past
A new Sidedoor episode tells the story of Roxy Laybourne, a Smithsonian scientist who pioneered the field of forensic ornithology
NASA’s food packages now in the collections of the Air and Space Museum tell the story of how a physiologist brought better eating to outer space
The deep caverns and pits that dot the lunar surface could hold clues to the moon's history and perhaps provide shelter for future human exploration
"I was stunned," says director Lonnie Bunch; historic Emily Howland photo album contains dozens of other abolitionists and leaders who took an active role
Hitting the High Notes: A Smithsonian Year of Music
A prolific composer, Queen Liliʻuokalani created some of the most popular Hawaiian tunes and compositions of all time
To understand impact of changes in land use in Northern Virginia, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute developed the Changing Landscapes Initiative
Cartographer Robert Szucs creates colorful maps of the watersheds that creep across states, countries, continents and the globe
Before soaring into theaters, Disney’s flying elephant was about to be published as a scrolling children’s book
A new installment in the Smithsonian's “Double Exposure” photo book series depicts black Americans championing their lives through photography
Humans have driver's licenses and fingerprints, but cows have nose-prints and zebras have "StripeCodes"
Seventeen seasons in, the show continues to demystify what it takes to 'make it work'
Curator Melissa Ho reflects on her upcoming exhibition exploring how American artists responded to the turbulence of the Vietnam War
Last week, the first baby wallaby to be born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in three decades poked its head out of its mother’s pouch
The fossils from the Cambrian Period include dozens of new species and provide a window into life more than 500 million years ago
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