Seven species are joining the aviary, including striped skunks, four-toed hedgehogs, a central Asian tortoise and an African ...

Foreign institutions and collectors are returning artifacts with deep spiritual meaning for Cambodians. Where and how to ...

The Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is getting a dazzling display case neighbor — and a few extra friends.

Some social media posts said the bones were discovered in North America, while others suggested a North African locale.

To plan for the future, it's sometimes necessary to look to the past. To improve natural history collection and analysis in ...

Feb. 12—"Walk Through Time" at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is now complete with the addition of the Bradbury Stamm Construction Hall of Ancient Life. The permanent exhibition ...

The National Aviary, based on the North Side of Pittsburgh, will soon embark on creating a brand new facility, thanks to a local benefactor.

A rare Arctic bird found deceased last week in southwest Kansas will become part of the collection at Lawrence's Kansas ...

Danielle Olson is the managing editor for the Smithsonian’s Ocean Portal. She has a Master’s in Science Journalism and Communication from Stony Brook University and is an ocean lover and travel ...

For International Women and Girls in Science Day, the museum’s Ocean Portal spoke with “Her Deepness” about science, seaweed ...

The U.S. is full of archaeological sites, "but in most cases you could be standing right on top of one and never know it," Elic Weitzel told Newsweek.

Studying primate characteristics requires access to their skeletons, which can be costly and cause wear and tear to the specimens themselves.