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How Leonardo da Vinci Represents the Connection Between Art and Science

Discover where the scientific and artistic worlds meet

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How the U.S. and the Soviet Union Made Unsuccessful Attempts to Collaborate During the Space Race

Could the moon landing have been an international program?

Roger D. Launius | June 12, 2025

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The Long and Fascinating History of Raccoons in North American Culture, From Symbols to Pets to Dinner

In the relationship between humans and raccoons, the black-masked mammals have played many roles

Samuel I. Zeveloff | May 29, 2025

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How the Largest Volcanic Eruption in Human History Changed the World

Read about the volcano that some believe almost wiped humans off the planet

Donald R. Prothero | January 24, 2025
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'Life on Mars?' Is More Than a David Bowie Song—It's a Question Humans Keep Asking

A former chief historian of NASA reflects on the history and future of Mars exploration

Roger D. Launius | November 21, 2024
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Uncovering the Secrets of Dinosaurs With Amazing Fossils

Learn about three momentous dinosaur findings from the fossil record

Paul M. Barrett | November 14, 2024
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Four Cute Bats to Help You Celebrate Halloween and Bat Week

Enjoy beautiful bat photography from conservationist and wildlife photographer Merlin Tuttle

Marianne Taylor; Photographs by Merlin Tuttle | October 31, 2024
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A Nightmare Snake Once Roamed the Colombian Swamps

Enter the land of the reptilian monsters and other extinct beasts

Donald R. Prothero | August 29, 2024
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The Smithsonian Founder Developed Poison Tests

Read about James Smithson's amazing scientific experiments to celebrate the Smithsonian's birthday this week

Steven Turner | August 8, 2024
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The Bizarre Dining Habits of Moths

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David Lees and Alberto Zilli | July 25, 2024
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Spend World Sea Turtle Day With the Loggerheads

Learn about the hatching habits of one of oldest creatures on Earth

Alan B. Bolten and Blair E. Witherington | June 13, 2024
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The Disappearing Birds of Hawai'i

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Todd J. Braje | March 7, 2024
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Ancient Animals Have Stories to Tell

The authors of “A History of Life in 100 Fossils” write about the secrets of the animal kingdom

Paul D. Taylor and Aaron O'Dea | February 15, 2024
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Five Incredible Fossils From Across the World

Learn about Earth's history with five fossils that have stories to tell

Paul D. Taylor and Aaron O'Dea | November 16, 2023
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Amazing Astronaut Stories From the Space Shuttle Program

Former astronaut Tom Jones interviewed more than 130 fellow astronauts to create a definitive oral history of the space shuttle program.

Edited by Tom Jones | November 2, 2023
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Ten Treasures from the National Air and Space Museum

No need to wait in line—you can experience the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum with these ten incredible artifacts!

Tony Reichhardt | October 19, 2023
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What We Can Learn from the Oldest Living Trees

Experience the wonder of ancient trees with this excerpt from the new book "In Search of the Old Ones"

Anthony D. Fredericks | October 12, 2023
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What Will the New Age of Spaceflight Look Like?

So much has already been achieved in spaceflight, so what else could be possible?

Matthew Shindell and Margaret A. Weitekamp | October 6, 2023
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Protecting Our Ocean Planet With the National Marine Sanctuary System

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