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Inspired by the work of Cornell scientists, Los Angeles-based Jessica Rath creates sculptures and photographs of the autumn fruit
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Conservators at the National Gallery Art restored Gilbert Stuart portraits of our founding figures, making them look good as new
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Beloved by innovators and artists alike, the camera company dissolved into history once it lost its beloved CEO. Apple should take note
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See the results of 98-year-old Irving Olson's kitchen experiments
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What the heck are black sapotes, carambolas and pomelo fruits?
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Antonio Lopez's electrifying art defined the style of the times, 1960s-'80s. Now, a gallery show and book call renewed attention to his accomplishments
Root and Branch
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From hand-cobbled beginnings, the football helmet has shifted to become one of the most highly designed pieces of equipment in all of sports
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Artist Evan Roth's award-winning work puts the action in interaction
Discussion
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Submit your own questions to Ask Smithsonian
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The scariest thing about deadly diseases is how little we know about them
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From Tibet to the Arabian Peninsula, the gallery has been exploring the beauty of the world for a quarter of a decade
A new poem by Amit Majmudar
A new poem by Coleman Barks
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In an excerpt from his new book, David Byrne explains why sometimes, he prefers hearing nothing
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A submission from the 2010 photo contest
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The avant-garde Japanese artist attains retrospective status—and embarks on a fashion collaboration with Louis Vuitton
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Jim des Rivières' portraits of moths capture the insects' exquisite patterns
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