Largely recognized for her leading role in the bus boycott of 1955, Rosa Parks was an enduring activist for the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout her numerous decades of service, Parks left behind a legacy of hope, inspiration, and leadership for millions around the world. --- For more videos from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/ Digital Editorial Director: Brian Wolly Supervising Producer & Scriptwriter: Michelle Mehrtens Video Editor: Sierra Theobald

Explore the lesser-known details of the founder’s childhood, home life and career and gain a deeper understanding of his contributions to the United States. --- For more videos from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/ Digital Editorial Director: Brian Wolly Supervising Producer & Scriptwriter: Michelle Mehrtens Video Editor: Sierra Theobald

Discover astonishing butterfly facts and delight in learning about the superlatives of butterflies, from the largest to the smallest to the fastest. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an avid butterfly lover, or simply someone looking to expand their knowledge, this video is sure to leave you spellbound. Subscribe to our channel for more exciting videos exploring the wonders of the natural world. Don't miss out on future uploads where we uncover the secrets and hidden beauty of various flora and fauna, aiming to instill a deeper appreciation for the enchanting world we live in. --- Digital Editorial Director: Brian Wolly Supervising Producer & Scriptwriter: Michelle Mehrtens Video Editor: Sierra Theobald

Think you know everything about your own body? Test your smarts against this one-minute video, where Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze uncovers the facts behind five popular myths about the human body.

This immersive archaeological exploration of Pompeii, a once-thriving Roman city, will transport you back in time – before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. --- For more videos from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/ Digital Editorial Director: Brian Wolly Supervising Producer & Scriptwriter: Michelle Mehrtens Video Editor: Sierra Theobald

The 16th president is widely celebrated for his role in helping to abolish slavery and preserving the Union during the Civil War. But did you know these facts about this iconic figure in American History? --- For more videos from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/ Digital Editorial Director: Brian Wolly Supervising Producer & Scriptwriter: Michelle Mehrtens Video Editor: Sierra Theobald

Jellyfish, the wobbly wonders of the ocean, often astound with their unique shapes, sizes, and stings. Learn more about these marine marvels as we dive deeper into the underwater world. --- For more videos from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/ Digital Editorial Director: Brian Wolly Supervising Producer & Scriptwriter: Michelle Mehrtens Video Editor: Sierra Theobald Footage provided by Storyblocks and Shutterstock

The Dutch seized the majority of the items in the aftermath of a brutal 1906 conflict that killed an estimated 1,000 Balinese

The Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Cornwall, England, is selling its collection, which includes items connected to nearly 150 shipwrecks

The Manhattan district attorney's office has obtained an arrest warrant for Edoardo Almagià, who has been accused of working with looters and dealing stolen artifacts for years

Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula are time capsules preserving remnants of Maya culture and fossils of extinct megafauna

A new exhibition at the British Library explores the public, private and spiritual lives of such figures as Joan of Arc, Christine de Pizan and Hildegard of Bingen

Forty-three of Jharkhand's 81 assembly seats are voting in the first phase of election. A handful of by-elections are also taking place, the most prominent of which is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's test in Kerala's Wayanad.

Forty-three of Jharkhand's 81 assembly seats are voting in the first phase of election. A handful of by-elections are also taking place, the most prominent of which is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's test in Kerala's Wayanad.

Manoj Mitra appeared in Satyajit Ray's classics Ghare Baire and Ganashatru

1. 9 Surprising Facts About Voyager 2’s Uranus Flyby  Moneycontrol
2. Potential For Life Found On Uranus' Moons, Scientists Reveal  NDTV
3. The anomalous state of Uranus’s magnetosphere during the Voyager 2 flyby  Nature.com
4. Voyager-2 visited Uranus in 1986. Something more happened when it arrived  India Today
5. Uranus and its moons may have ideal conditions for life—but Voyager 2 missed it due to one bad day  The Economic Times

Over the past several weeks, there has been significant discussion about Verisign and its management of the .com top-level domain (TLD) registry. Much of this discussion has been distorted by factual inaccuracies, a misunderstanding of core technical concepts, and misinterpretations regarding pricing, competition, and market dynamics in the domain name industry. Billions of internet users […]

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Wooden sticks found in an Australian cave appear to match the accounts of a 19th-century anthropologist, suggesting the GurnaiKurnai people practised the same ritual at the end of the last glacial period

By comparing early markings used for business purposes to 'proto' cuneiform, we can say language transitioned from symbols to writing.

ACRO’s Good Clinical Podcast is back with bonus episode! Host Sophia McLeod sat down with Tafoya Hubbard and Kristen Surdam to discuss ACRO’s new D&I Site Resource Grants Program.

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New Campaign: Estrogen Therapy I.Q. (ETIQ) Kicks Off to Improve Access to Credible Facts About Menopause and Advances in

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An infographic for all the things you don't know!

Higher sea surface temperatures hold out the threat of more cyclones and deep depressions in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.

Global climate finance flows were $803 billion per year on an average in 2019–2020

Sequestration reduces global warming and helps mitigate climate change.

Global mean temperature for July was around 16C (61F)

Global warming and climate change has led to rise in mean temperatures which has suppressed photosynthesis and the ability of the global ecosystem to assimilate carbon

By 2030, the government hopes to ensure that 30% of private cars, 70% CVs and 80% two- and three-wheelers are EVs

Experts fear that extended periods of overshoot will have serious dangerous outcomes on several ecosystems

The frequency and risks from glacial melts have increased because of global warming and climate change

A global stocktake will draw up an inventory on the collective progress made towards limiting the global temperature increase.

Suitability of blue or green hydrogen as a future fuel is premised on how much water is consumed for their production

The Zoological Survey of India will use eDNA for mapping, monitoring wildlife; help in biodiversity assessments & eradication of aquatic invasive species

Biofuel is a renewable clean source of energy in contrast to fossil fuels

Oceans can be tapped as a source of food and proteins in the future

Arboriculture also means assessing existing trees and vegetation to ensure protection to the valued in this category.

Changes due to global warming in the Antarctic region have become visible in recent years

Fifty per cent of the world’s population resides in areas where plastic waste generated exceeds the capacity to manage it, says report

The population of bees and other pollinators have shown a steady decline because of the destruction of their habitat

The energy consumption of datacentres, AI and cryptocurrency sectors was 460 terawatt hours in 2022 but could touch 1000 TWh by 2026

Severe land degradation is now affecting 168 countries across the world 

Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for agriculture and photovoltaic (PV) power generation.

Blue carbon ecosystems provide the habitat for marine and coastal species, from birds, fish, and mammals to invertebrates, algae, and microbes

Greenhushing also helps the company alter or change its sustainability effort without attracting public attention 

Aerial or broadcast seeding is considered a better option than conventional methods of sowing seeds

Lies are being spread by the bogus brigade of vested interests, says Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

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