Photographer Thorben Danke combines hundreds of shots to create breathtaking images of the tiny creatures
From tasting to hunting to hitching a ride, some fins have evolved for a variety of uses beyond swimming
From Alaska to Peru and the Himalayas, glacial lakes are suddenly breaking free and causing deaths and millions of dollars in damages
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Triceratops and its relatives may have evolved the structures for fighting, impressing mates, and more
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Climate change, corporate money, soaring demand—can Mexico’s local agave growers find a viable path for a beloved beverage?
New programs in India are helping to reduce conflict between humans and the big cats by educating communities and helping those who have been affected by animal attacks
Photographer Thorben Danke combines hundreds of shots to create breathtaking images of the tiny creatures
By building a broad coalition of partners across the political spectrum, the Florida metropolis is doing all that it can to keep the city cool
New research is revealing how the Sceptered Isle transformed from a Roman backwater to a mighty country of its own
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Serbian scientist Milutin Milanković changed our understanding of Earth’s climate—and did a key part of his work while detained by Austro-Hungarian forces
Human innards are teeming with viruses that infect bacteria. Here's what scientists are learning about them
A new genetic study reveals secrets about the creature, which may help researchers make decisions to conserve the species
According to new research, two sets of sabers and unusual lower jaw anatomy show that the saber-toothed cat Smilodon fatalis delayed adulting with a long weaning period
Scientists are working on a machine learning tool that could turn anyone with a camera into an expert tracker
Chemists accidentally discovered the material in 1938, and since then it has been used for everything from helping to create the first atomic bomb to keeping your eggs from sticking to your frying pan
Archaeologists argue that ancient fire pits were used for constructing the area's distinctive boats
Marine biologists discovered that a protein that boosts fluorescent output also enables an antioxidant property
Never forget your favorite pachyderm with these memorable images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
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