A study of microbial communities at the site of a 1989 deep-sea mining test suggests the fragile ecosystem may take half a century to fully recover

Researchers are attempting to teach eight dogs to detect the pandemic, which could help quickly screen large numbers of people in public places

The carvings, which depict animals including camels, leopards, cows and mules, may date back to 3000 B.C.

Coyotes, bears and more are enjoying areas usually reserved for crowds of human visitors

Expelled by animals as a waste product, the gas appears to play a crucial role in keeping these bizarre, burrowing rodents safe

Buried in a mass grave in Mexico City, the trio may have been part of the first generation abducted from their homeland and brought to the New World

The Catholic Church's actions during World War II have long been a matter of historical debate

Stay-at-home orders have inspired those with ample free time to pick up hands-on projects

The freedom fighter may have once used the structure to conspire against English forces

In 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent $170—more than $5,000 today—to victims of the Irish potato famine

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

Funeral parlors' enterprising staff offered burial packages to suit every social strata and budget

Research linking air pollution to elevated death rates remains preliminary but scientists hope the pandemic spurs tighter air quality regulations

The specimen may be the earliest known example of a squid-like creature on the attack

The quarantined felines of the world are coming for your screens

From pregnancy to birth and beyond, mothers, both animal and human, show off some amazing skills

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

Items recovered include fossils, paintings, ancient coins, ceramics and jewelry

Pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis Jr., trumpeter Wallace Roney, and guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli succumbed to complications caused by the novel coronavirus

Catch the musical event, featuring Sting, Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard and other artists, on YouTube tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time

Airing on the aquarium's Twitch channel at 4 p.m. EST today, the two-hour session will focus on the video game's diverse insect population

Speech by Mr Stefan Ingves, Governor of the Sveriges Riksbank, at the Sveriges Riksbank, Stockholm, 3 April 2020.

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

In an official statement, the Institution announced temporary closures beginning Saturday, March 14

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

From doodle sessions to zoo tours, here's a week of online activities to keep your kids learning during the school shutdown

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

With school closures underway, teachers, students and parents around the globe venture into remote learning. Here are some resources to help.

Do some armchair traveling and see the breathtaking vistas of all 50 states while learning about their histories

Authors, scientists and others are offering fun livestream lessons and performances to keep kids engaged during isolation

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

A Smithsonian folklorist examines Jewish humor in the midst of a pandemic

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

Steeds who made headlines for winning races now get to enjoy their final years at a slower pace

Despite historic setbacks similar to today's, Americans have become more dedicated travelers

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