The toxic chemical gave the metal a luminous sheen, enabling forgers to pass off cheap alloys as silver
But two wrongs don't make a right, as both problems are altering the birds' biology
You can now take a virtual tour of a "Harry Potter"–inspired exhibition exploring the origins of fantastical beings
Surprisingly, the plant’s fleshy, brown flowers don't smell so bad
Monarch butterflies qualify for protections, but 161 other species have higher priority
Using leaves can make male crickets' calls three times louder, upping their chances of attracting a female
Two plants in the same pot must find a way to share the water and nutrients in the soil
The unidentified man accumulated a sizable collection of ancient coins, jewelry, accessories and sculptures
The study suggests people may have previously underestimated the communication abilities of other non-domesticated species
Researchers extracted DNA from tusks found in the wreckage of the "Bom Jesus," a treasure-laden vessel that sank in 1533
Governor Ralph Northam's proposed budget for the coming fiscal year earmarks $11 million for the project
Four newly added collections mark the conclusion of a two-decade digitization project
Set to open in New Orleans next year, the cultural institution will showcase stories spanning 300 years and 13 states
The robotic explorer was sent to Mars to study its formation—and the data is now making its way back to Earth
Technique described in a new study combines X-ray and CT scans to examine remains without damaging them
The Inouye Solar Telescope captured the unprecedentedly detailed image of a 3,700-mile-wide sunspot on January 28
The chicken-sized carnivore was found in Brazil and researchers say it may have been quite colorful
"People should leave with an awareness of the historic significance of the place," says the country's culture minister
The wood fragments—among just three items ever taken from the Giza tomb—date to the fourth millennium B.C.
Conservation revealed the artifact, discovered with Scotland's Galloway Hoard, as an example of intricate Viking-era metalwork
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