Wildfires leave behind a patchwork of forest densities that can give bats more room to fly and hunt

But will that keep susceptible populations safe?

Many teens have taken on the role, but not every Robin was a "boy" wonder

Some sites have closed completely, while others are making modifications to promote social distancing

The tremors, which arrived in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, was the worst the Croatian capital has seen in 140 years

Some distilleries are donating their new product to local communities in need

A recent excavation located the first physical evidence of the capital of the Maya kingdom of Sak Tz'i', founded in 750 B.C.

The exact molecule behind the Minamata mercury disaster, caused by a chemical plant’s wastewater, remains a point of disagreement

The country has shut down its museums and archaeological sites in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus

Storms reveal, then hide, the ship's sand-covered remains every decade or so

Researchers compared tree rings from around the world to determine that a volcano on Santorini probably erupted in 1560 B.C.

A treasure trove of new fossils unearthed in Australia reveals some raunchily-positioned bugs

Ceramics artist Eny Lee Parker hosted a contest that asked quarantined creators to imagine their ideal rooms

The art within Shing Yin Khor's virtual world represents a sassy response to the game's built-in natural history museum

The bidet-like suite of devices detects abnormalities in feces that could flag signs of certain cancers

With many zoos and aquariums closed to the public, keepers let animals roam empty hallways to meet their neighbors

Blending marshmallows with scientific rigor, the contest offers levity during a difficult time

These dairy products are no longer edible, but they're still valuable to researchers

Some 50 artists around the Prenzlauer Berg district displayed works of art for passersby to enjoy

The creator behind the reptilian repertoire hopes many more pet museums are in the works

New research reveals the ancient symbiotic relationship behind geosmin, the chemical compound responsible for the scent of fresh rain

The two NASA astronauts will lift off from historic launch pad 39A, used for the Apollo and space shuttle missions

We’re really, really sorry

Fears around the pandemic are causing sleep patterns to change and strange dreams to linger in people’s memories

The controversial series stems from the museum's desire to reach a younger generation by telling history in new ways

Two years before the Carthaginian general crossed the Alps, he won a decisive victory at the Battle of the Tagus

The story behind the image, and its removal, led to mixed reactions from the public, including native communities

A rare bloom of microscopic organisms capable of making their own blue light has transformed several of the state’s beaches

Over the past three years, the disease has claimed the lives of seven of the famously resilient ponies

A study of microbial communities at the site of a 1989 deep-sea mining test suggests the fragile ecosystem may take half a century to fully recover

Researchers are attempting to teach eight dogs to detect the pandemic, which could help quickly screen large numbers of people in public places

Gamers are brushing up on their art history knowledge to spot Redd's counterfeit creations

Coyotes, bears and more are enjoying areas usually reserved for crowds of human visitors

The Asian giant hornet, seen for the first time in North America in 2019, is unlikely to murder you or U.S. bees, according to a Smithsonian entomologist

The simultaneous mating calls of the male pug-nosed tree frog confuses bats but not female frogs

Wood used to build the secret passageway came from a tree felled in 1874, according to a new analysis

The Museo de la Massacre de Ponce and Casa Paoli were among the buildings affected by Saturday's tremors

This Sunday, celebrate the moms of the animal kingdom with kittens, polar bear cubs, eaglets and more

The actor is one of 17 celebrities slated to participate in newly announced read-alongs of the series' first book

Narrated by Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar Richard Kurin, the 24-part video series blends history with modern mainstays

Airing on the aquarium's Twitch channel at 4 p.m. EST today, the two-hour session will focus on the video game's diverse insect population