Each time rattlesnakes shed their skin, a scale remains behind which, in time, becomes the infamous rattle
The concept of species is flawed, but it still has a huge bearing on conservation policy
Scientists find that wealthier neighborhoods sport a greater diversity of bugs
Punishment for cheating and bribery in the Olympics of Ancient Greece could include fines, public flogging and statewide bans from competition
The PhD candidate is working on ways to systematically evaluate new technologies for the developing world
To prepare for space, astronauts spend some time under the sea
When Nancy Astor's husband gave up his seat in British parliament, she decided to run in his place
The American History museum’s latest job opening made headlines. But what does the job actually entail?
Dwindling freshwater sealed the demise of the St. Paul woolly mammoths, and could still pose a threat today
Dean Burnett’s new book, Idiot Brain, explains why your mind evolved to thwart you
The universe is far more welcoming to life today than it was when microbes on Earth arose—and will only grow more so
Smithsonian's new curator of frogs explains why some frogs seek privacy when they mate
Some experts say it lets us get away with producing more and more garbage.
Cell phones and other screens don't have to detract from the park experience
The filmmaker talks about artifacts from his collection that are featured in the LACMA's new exhibition, <i>At Home with Monsters</i>
A new book places a much-needed modern-day lens on the kidnapping that captivated the nation
A Smithsonian scientist dives deep to a coral reef and finds much to discover
Across the world, communities are reviving old ways of saving or storing water—with promising results
The battle between the U.S. and the Confederacy affected global trade in astonishing ways
You’ve heard about the Stingray, but what about the Bionic Boxfish?
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