Smithsonian paleoanthropologists reveal some of the year’s most fascinating findings about human origins
A descendant of concentration camp survivors argues that using the right vocabulary can help clarify the stakes when confronting wartime trauma
From the world's oldest dog to the real history behind "Oppenheimer," these were the magazine's most-read articles of the year
Biologists learned lots about animals and plants this year, and their findings could inspire better robots, medicine and environmental technologies
Researchers are slowly restoring the endangered kākāpō using DNA sequencing, GPS tracking and tailored diets
The year's most exciting discoveries included a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting, a hidden medieval crypt and a gold-covered mummy
Gardeners discuss the oft-overlooked symbolism of nature that underlies the Pulitzer-prize winning novel
While the animals chew their cud, they also enter a state of rest
Found in the Tian Shan mountains, <em>Malus sieversii</em> could hold the secret to making other species of the fruit more stress-resistant
The United Nations climate change conference drew praise for new pledges and criticism for watered-down language
Powered by compressed air, the system transported millions of letters between 1897 and 1953
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Celebrate the holiday season with festive shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Smithsonian editors choose their favorite (mostly) nonfiction of (mostly) 2023
The beloved medley of rice and meat is the national dish of Uzbekistan
From an asteroid sample that was delivered to Earth to a discovery about human migration from North America, these were the biggest moments of the year
Untold Stories of American History
Volunteers based out of a Nebraska train station offered American troops encouragement and free food, including birthday cakes and popcorn balls
Stronger than plastic and tougher than glass, the resin-filled material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows and more
A keen sense of what shoppers wanted made her eponymous company the first woman-owned business on the American Stock Exchange
The scientists who study terns, puffins and other birds are trying to get fisheries managers to heed their warnings
In this year's tabletop favorites, play as bees in space, Chinese emperors, fox breeders, women suffragists, fashionistas and much more
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