Take a journey to the edge of human knowledge and beyond with one of these mind-boggling page-turners
Eight sumptuous books from the past year that meet at the intersection of science and art
A Smithsonian scholar and student of Pacific Island sea voyaging both loves and hates the new Disney film
What caused woolly mammoths to die-off so quickly? New evidence suggests an unfavorable climate may have drove them to extinction
A potential influx of legal and illegal mining leaves the country's megadiverse landscapes—and the communities who depend on them—in jeopardy
Looking for the perfect gift for the food lover in your life? Any of these suggestions will hit the spot
William Bargar and Howard "Hap" Paul revolutionized joint replacement surgery by developing a robot to do the job
Carved out of rock, these massive monuments go beyond Mount Rushmore
The Savory Collection breathes fresh life into jazz
Horace Poolaw's photography is unearthed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian
New research suggests that man’s best friend remembers more than we thought
With the help of a supercomputer, Smithsonian scientists figure out how to help the lobster fishery off the coast of Honduras
Read this first in a series of columns chronicling what led to that 1917 cataclysm
When the Dead Sea copper scroll was unveiled, doubts were quickly raised about its authenticity. For one thing, it was riddled with spelling errors
An Australian wine region with epic surfing beaches, a welcoming vibe and standout Cabernets and Chardonnays
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have found a way to attach artificial color to biological structures
The birthing process for a female tick is very involved. Once she's matured, she can take up to 20 days to lay her eggs
From getting to the airport to avoiding lost luggage, a little research can help you have a stress-free plane trip
The best spies won’t leave behind an evidence trail, but then how will audiences know what’s true and what’s fiction?
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