Tulips, cherry blossoms and orchids supply a ray of hope during self-isolation

Learn hip-hop dance or do citizen science without leaving home this week, thanks to the internet's many intrepid artists and educators

From Vietnam to Antarctica, this year's winners bring you amazing glimpses of a changing world—and the indefatigable human spirit

The new viruses are not harmful to humans or closely related to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19

Engineers around the world are tweaking drones, robots and smart tools to help prevent the spread of the virus

A planned exhibition at the Portland Art Museum highlights the boldness of their work

The new book 'The Rainbow Atlas' invites readers on a vivid journey across the globe

Modified hospital designs have become necessary as the first wave of the pandemic tears through U.S. communities

These virtual versions of classic and lesser-known games are ideal for social distancing

Helping health care workers treat patients and public safety officials contain the pandemic, these robots offer lessons for future disasters

Schools are shuttered, but kids can dance with New York's Ballet Hispánico and listen to a story from a certain former First Lady

“Care Package” showcases Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, writers and scholars as sources of solace during the Covid-19 pandemic

Why not use quarantine as an opportunity to have your homeschoolers master woodworking or engine repair?

The National Book Award winner's new book delves into matters of family grief and loss

These paintings, sculptures and illustrations honor the bonds of motherhood

Egret walking through the swamp on a foggy morning

Escalator

A perfect landing by a Mute Swan. This image reflects a strong contrast between the calmness induced by the white beauty on the swan against the disturbance caused in the water by its landing. I reduced exposure on the background to reflect the same contrast.

A Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) surveys its surroundings from a vantage point at sunset, with the imposing Torres del Paine (Chile) in the background. Scouts like this individual keep an eye out for predators.

This was one of the most spine chilling experience that I had in my entire time with wildlife It was a winter noon drive that we got into the woods of central India and soon we reached a particular point in the jungle we got intense langur calls saying the presence of a predator around After thorough checking for the same we found this subadult male tiger staring at us from the beside bushes It was really a spine chilling experience to see directly into a tigers eye at any time

The water-floating farms in the Inle Lake, Myanmar.

Rice terraces in Longji,China.

A banded anole from the Amazon rainforest, these lizards live in the trees and rely on their excellent camouflage to stay safe.

Harvest

Morning Routines at the bund. At the bund in shanghai every morning a group of old people practice Tai Chi, an ancient marital arts form in china.

A close-up macro depiction of an insect called Eyes Robberfly

Tucked away in southeastern Washington is an agricultural area with a unique topography. Known as the Palouse, this area is primarily noted for growing grains. This grain elevator located in Steptoe is one of the more popular subjects to photograph.

A sled in the Smithsonian collections marks the historic race

A century ago, Susan Pringle Frost tirelessly campaigned to save these South Carolina buildings from destruction

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is looking for 1,000 places tied to women's history, and to share the stories of the figures behind them

The question of bulletproofing vexed physicians and public figures for years, before pioneering inventors experimented with silk

A new book explores how George Washington shaped the group of advisors as an institution to meet his own needs

Tensions leading to the split, announced 50 years ago today, had been bubbling under the band’s cheery surface for years

Sheltering in place doesn’t mean you can’t study up for your next European adventure

The Kent State shootings further widened the chasm among a citizenry divided over the Vietnam War

In the late 1300s, tea was introduced to Japan from mainland China, transported in delicate jars. Over the years, as drinking tea became a prized activity in Japan, so too did the jars in which it was stored

See how researchers at Smithsonian's National Zoo are trying to glean insight into elephant foraging behavior and more.

A trio of teenage lions are desperate to cross the shallows of the Luangwa River, in order to reunite with their pride. One problem: The river is infested with crocodiles, waiting for an easy meal.

The smart tool gives users step-by-step instructions based on WHO’s handwashing protocol

The Chicago White Sox were heavy favorites going into the 1919 World Series. But they were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds - and it soon became clear that the game was rigged

As spring begins, the surviving bees in the hive pick up their first task of the new year: dumping the corpses of the bees that died over winter.

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