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In a new exhibition, the university showcases 43 images rooted in scientific research that force viewers to contemplate the definition of art
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DNA analysis of 166-year-old potato plant leaves has revealed the disease strain that caused the starvation of millions
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Researchers are cooking up experiments to learn what might explain which foods we love and which foods we hate
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These award-winning photos, chosen from submissions by photographers in 45 countries, reveal the natural beauty of the night sky
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The young scientist demolished the old guard's ideas on the nature and size of the universe
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The Apollo 11 astronaut who walked on the moon dreams of a future where Americans are the first to walk on Mars
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Marine species threatened with extinction aren't just whales, seals and turtles--they include fish, corals, mollusks, birds, and a lone seagrass
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Some scientists think we'll be able to define great art by analyzing our brains when we see or hear it. Critics say don't hold your breath
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In the lab, the presence of earthworms can reduce the number of leaves damaged by slugs by 60 percent, a new study finds
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On the landmark species-saving law’s 40th anniversary, environmental historian Peter Alagona explains why it doesn’t work and offers a path toward recovery
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These delicate and stunning creatures are offering Smithsonian scientists a warning sign for the world's waters turning more acidic
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A gator can replace all of its teeth up to 50 times--learning what triggers these new teeth to grow may someday keep us from needing dentures
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Since 1996, scientists have found the oldest fossil insect, the largest living bug, a new taxonomic order and more
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The Japanese artist depicts blossoms from various plant species in fastidious detail
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A new geographic analysis of millions of tweets provides a remarkably broad view of humanity, by language, location and other factors
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Among then: They answer a lot of questions and their spit is good for us
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New isotopic analysis of hydrogen in Apollo-era Moon rocks shows that the water locked inside them hails from our planet
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The newborn seal pups possess the most well-developed brains compared to other mammals, but that advantage comes with a cost
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Research shows that our brains have a specialized system to anticipate the location of moving objects, located in the visual cortex
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They're mining it and selling it. But don't worry, it's all anonymous. Maybe
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