"Occupy White Walls" allows players to design their own art galleries—and explore others' out-of-the-box creations

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

The prickly perch is an exciting sign of success for the birds, which came off the endangered species list in 2007

The nearly 2,800-mile-long walking route runs all the way around the English coast

We’re really, really sorry

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

The crustaceans' guts pulverize plastics into tiny bits that can be consumed by even smaller creatures at the base of the ocean food chain

Study suggests alleged exoplanet may have been a cloud of asteroid debris

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

The event was part of the company's week of #LetsBuildTogether challenges

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

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

The find could help pin down when the South Pole turned icy

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

Expressing yourself and trying to read others’ faces in a grid of video feeds is a taxing task

New scans revealed the figure's now-faded eyelashes and green backdrop, but her identity remains a mystery

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

In the month of April alone, the remnants of two historic vessels washed up on Lake Michigan's shores

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

The opossum-sized mammal lived in Madagascar at the end of the age of the dinosaurs

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

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

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 freedom fighter may have once used the structure to conspire against English forces

Funeral parlors' enterprising staff offered burial packages to suit every social strata and budget

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

Items recovered include fossils, paintings, ancient coins, ceramics and jewelry

Catch the musical event, featuring Sting, Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard and other artists, on YouTube tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time

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

Participants promote a family-oriented fellowship of friends who like to beat each other up while wearing skates

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

View these vivid illustrations by Japanese artist Kōkichi Tsunoi of the varieties of trees presented to the United States in 1912

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

The 72-year-old animal was the third oldest in the North American population