Smithsonian linguist Ives Goddard finds that the Native Americans of central Massachusetts spoke five languages instead of one
Journey to the Center of Earth
As human activities encroach on remote oceans, scientists work to map the denizens of the deep
Journey to the Center of Earth
Mini fossil meteorites are providing new insights about how our ancient atmosphere evolved into its current state
Surrounded by six countries, all with their own agendas, the massive body of water is at risk of becoming another casualty of regional strife
Meat-eating evolved multiple times among these mysterious species, yet all of the winged carnivores share similar physiological fixes
Mary Anning was a 19th-century working-class woman from Dorset with no formal education. She became one of the most celebrated fossil collectors in history
A new book explores the physical and chemical reasons behind incredible visual structures in the living and non-living world
When he’s not creating movie posters, Michael Muller swims among the oceanic predators, capturing stunning images
The deadly disease—and later efforts to control it—influenced trends for decades
Animal probably slurped up plant material from the seafloor
Age, gender and nationality impact how much we sleep, and social pressures rob many of needed rest
For one, a nurturing mother can help her child's brain grow
Many people once believed that landscapes like the Grand Canyon were shaped by volcanoes and earthquakes. But one American geologist had a different idea
A Smithsonian collection of some one million species of mites is receiving its up close and personal
This tiny ecosystem is surprisingly stable from months to years, study reveals
Journey to the Center of Earth
Iron makes up the bulk of our planet's core. But now, researchers are getting closer to figuring out what else swirls at the center of the Earth
Scientists can learn a surprising amount about an animal just by analyzing its poop
The assassin bug is one of the most cunning predators in the micro world, gluing the exoskeletons of its prey to its back as camouflage
A new book about birds explores how birds think
"Sick building syndrome" and other indoor concerns could be exacerbated by climate change
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