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Understanding the movement of particles, some of which enter the atmosphere, may help scientists improve climate models and forecast dust st...

The bright orange amphibian, which shines green under UV light, is different from other pumpkin toadlets due to its appearance and call

Agua Salud's new bilingual videos share the results of tropical reforestation experiments at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in...

Geologists are providing key insight into how the Earth might transform in the coming decades from climate change

The Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium is leveraging their medical expertise and connections to provide testing and vaccines where measures a...

We can accomplish more when we unite our robust scientific capabilities with our educational reach

Through studies of fetal DNA, researchers are revealing how a child can shape a mom's heart and mind—literally

Developed by researchers at Purdue University, the paint reflects 98.1 percent of sunlight

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The butterflies’ path, which stretches thousands of miles, is endangered by an array of challenges, including changes in climate and pestici...

A new book takes readers on a journey across our planet, stopping to smell flowers and appreciate other species along the way

Medical professionals weigh in on why some individuals have different responses to the shots and offer advice on what to expect

Understanding people’s past land use strategies could help us better conserve global biodiversity now.

The Grey Water Project educates and provides resources to diverse audiences on water recycling at home and in the workplace

Like explorers of old, planetary probes go where there may be dragons

Developed in the United Kingdom, ENO Breathe is a virtual program that rehabilitates patients through the art of song

The existence of an artisanal fishery in the region shows that these key predators may be more than just occasional visitors

With the latest version of the popular software, players can recognize city streets and feel shifts in the wind

Scientists have discovered how hot temperatures override chromosomes in bearded dragons

A trillion cicadas expected to invade the Washington metropolitan region when the ground warms to 64 degrees

Researchers used satellite imaging and surface soil color to find out how much of the nutrient-rich earth has eroded away

I set off to be the first person to cycle alongside the butterflies to raise awareness of their alarming decline

In a tropical rainforest study, 60 percent fewer insects visited traps illuminated in a golden glow. Researchers say the results may be wide...

Smithsonian curator Michael Neufeld recounts the harrowing details of when Gemini Vlll astronauts faced the first life-threatening, in-fligh...

Scientists studying insects in tropical environments find ways to reduce insect die-offs caused by artificial light