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

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

A new analysis of ancient ostrich eggs at the British Museum underscores the interconnectedness of the ancient world

In the wild, only about one in 20 caterpillars grows up to be a butterfly

Pompeii Archaeological Park Director Massimo Osanna narrates stunning drone footage of preserved daily life in the ancient city

New research indicates that Iron Age Britons venerated brown hares and chickens long before modern Easter celebrations

This eruption is the longest since 2018 when the volcano caused a deadly tsunami

Blossoms contort and twist back into optimal pollination position after getting bumped and battered

The "lost" apples will help restore genetic, culinary diversity to a crop North America once produced in astonishing variety

The project hasn’t yet been greenlit, but a proposal just got major funding to explore the potential for the lunar observatory

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

The purplish-blue pigment, derived from a Portuguese fruit, fell out of use by the 19th century

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The Rubin Museum of Art and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art offer an array of relaxing experiences

Researchers tracked changes in the crocodilian creatures’ inner ears to learn how they moved into the sea

The Archaeological Institute of America launched its Build Your Own Monument challenge early to inspire families quarantining at home

The ancient throwing stick may have been used by Neanderthals or an even earlier hominin

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

In the days before his death, the New York man spoke often of his lost twin and the lessons humanity seemed not to have learned

The rendering builds on decades of data that dates back to the Apollo missions, which happened some fifty years ago

The city's residents sorted waste materials for reuse in future projects, according to new research

Perhaps the fictional Hogwarts founder would have appreciated the honor

Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia

Armchair travelers can also enjoy 360-degree views of the city's famed Northern Lights

Currently in the works, the new monument will honor her contributions and legacy with a contemplative space

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

Expelled by animals as a waste product, the gas appears to play a crucial role in keeping these bizarre, burrowing rodents safe

Buried in a mass grave in Mexico City, the trio may have been part of the first generation abducted from their homeland and brought to the New World

The Catholic Church's actions during World War II have long been a matter of historical debate

The rankings stay much the same from year to year, but in 2019, Pembroke Welsh corgis broke the top ten for the first time

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

An unfortunate diet of pizza grease and sand clogged her innards, amassing a giant and unpassable lump of feces in her gut

The ancient Egyptian girl was only 15 or 16 years old when she died

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

The specimen may be the earliest known example of a squid-like creature on the attack

The quarantined felines of the world are coming for your screens

From pregnancy to birth and beyond, mothers, both animal and human, show off some amazing skills

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

With Washington, D.C. COVID-19 state of emergency, Smithsonian officials say museums to close Saturday, March 14; events canceled through May 3

With school closures underway, teachers, students and parents around the globe venture into remote learning. Here are some resources to help.

Do some armchair traveling and see the breathtaking vistas of all 50 states while learning about their histories

Authors, scientists and others are offering fun livestream lessons and performances to keep kids engaged during isolation

A Smithsonian folklorist examines Jewish humor in the midst of a pandemic

A planned exhibition at the Portland Art Museum highlights the boldness of their work