A microscopic 'Christmas tree' is a seasonal look at a remarkable science project that found eerie comparisons between the ...

And it’s exactly what happened this year the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. As 2025 comes to a close, here are a few bite-sized stories that capture both the ...

NASA’s ESCAPADE mission launches two small spacecraft to Mars to study magnetic fields, solar wind and the risks and limits of lower-cost space science.

When Earth was a molten inferno, water may have been locked safely underground rather than lost to space. Researchers ...

The fund seeks to enable researchers to make leaps rather than incremental advances in the natural sciences and engineering.

A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But ...

The quote of the day belongs to Isaac Newton, the scientist whose work shaped the foundations of modern physics. His words, ...

Thirty years ago, astronomers weren’t sure planets beyond our solar system even existed. This year, NASA has confirmed its ...

Toy overload is real. Storage fills quickly, attention fades, and many well-meant gifts lose their appeal within weeks.

Created at a time when bird populations were declining drastically, experts say the once-yearly count is crucial, as the ...

Scientists are digging into the hidden makeup of carbon-rich asteroids to see whether they could one day fuel space ...

From a small island off the coast of Panama to the farthest reaches of space, the Smithsonian advanced our knowledge of the ...