The 15th-century edition of Hafez's "Divan" will be sold at Sotheby's next month

‘What on earth were they doing there?’ one researcher asks

At 5,000 years old, the weapon predates the era when humans first started using tin to make bronze

The positive outcomes won’t be immediately apparent, but will help reduce the strain on our healthcare system

Many teens have taken on the role, but not every Robin was a "boy" wonder

"We thought it was a good idea to get a comprehensive record of the site while we could in case the water levels rise," says one official

As monarchs leave their winter hideaways, conservationists are seeking assistance in studying their migration routes

The pint-sized, mustachioed Gaul immortalized in the French cartoon has spawned films, a theme park and many other spin-offs

Precious data points logged on paper are in dire need of a hero. Could it be you?

Storms reveal, then hide, the ship's sand-covered remains every decade or so

New calculations show that the ring of light surrounding a black hole is actually made up of infinite subrings that can’t be seen with current technology

New research suggests the civilization used huge enclosures to trap and stockpile live fish to support its complex society

Geoscientists noticed the normal rumbles of human activity picked up by their instruments have died down as much of the world ground to a halt

Researchers found that almost half of the mountain lions they tested showed signs of plague infection

The planet's temperatures spike around the latitudes where auroras show up

A new analysis of ancient ostrich eggs at the British Museum underscores the interconnectedness of the ancient world

With many zoos and aquariums closed to the public, keepers let animals roam empty hallways to meet their neighbors

The children's book author and illustrator purchased the repurposed World War II vessel in 1967

Sourdough librarian Karl De Smedt has traveled the world to gather more than 120 jars of starters

Perhaps the cigar-shaped object is a shard from a shredded planetary body, a computer simulation suggests

These dairy products are no longer edible, but they're still valuable to researchers

The creator behind the reptilian repertoire hopes many more pet museums are in the works

Blossoms contort and twist back into optimal pollination position after getting bumped and battered

The project hasn’t yet been greenlit, but a proposal just got major funding to explore the potential for the lunar observatory

The computer program can identify canine versus human feces based on DNA sequences in samples

Closed due to COVID-19, the Museum Hotel Antakya looks forward to welcoming guests with its blend of luxury and history once restrictions are lifted

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The snazzy search is part of the telescope’s 30th anniversary celebration

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

A citizen science project aims to chart the microbial diversity present in starters all over the world

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

The ancient Egyptian girl was only 15 or 16 years old when she died

Wood used to build the secret passageway came from a tree felled in 1874, according to a new analysis

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

The actor is one of 17 celebrities slated to participate in newly announced read-alongs of the series' first book

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

Remote Isle au Haut is integrating time-tested technology with emerging innovations to create its own microgrid

Don’t let the coronavirus quarantine hold you back from becoming an armchair traveler

Through their images, these artists combat the stereotypes perpetuated by American history and culture