The bird—also known as Manu-o-Kū—has excited ornithologists, its population growing within Honolulu, the busiest of Hawai'i's urban landscapes
The founder of U-recycle Initiative Africa, current law student, and all-around force for positive change is a powerful advocate for a sustainable planet
The venomous spiders are nimble, secretive and dangerous
Smithsonian bird researchers are calling on citizen scientists to help figure out the cause
Scientists say the finding supports the idea that genetic material can be shipped to other worlds to help establish a diversity of life
From permafrost to the rainforest canopy to the protection of pollinators, the online events are perfect for beating the summer heat
Called regenerative ocean farming, this model involves growing shellfish and kelp in underwater gardens
The insect is older than any amber-encased specimen, and may inspire scientists to look for more insects in fossilized dung
Researchers say the morphing colonies help ants feel for solid land in a flooded environment—and might inspire swarming robots one day
The scientists advocate shifting the current value system, which is biased against women and minorities, towards a more diverse and inclusive model
Two non-profit organizations are betting that with the help of research institutions, private vessels and new technologies, they can do just that
A mysterious Middle Pleistocene skull from a Chinese well has inspired debate among paleoanthropologists
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Smithsonian scientist Valerie Paul studies the ways marine biochemicals can potentially help restore coral reefs and create new biomedicine
Want to learn how cooking transforms beef’s flavor? Meat scientists have the answers.
Researchers have developed a new understanding of what it meant to be a member of the inner circle
Beyond Dinosaurs: The Secrets of Earth's Past
Tiny fossils of polar dinosaurs suggest that the reptiles stayed year-round
The specimens gathered during an illustrious expedition by naturalist John Kirk Townsend continue to provide value to researchers
Meals to please the palates of giant pandas, flamingos and fishing cats
Smithsonian researcher Dolores Piperno says native people have always played an important role in sustainability
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