A History of Cribs and Other Brilliant and Bizarre Inventions for Getting Babies to Sleep
Generations of parents have relied on contraptions, both clever and crazy, to give their infants—and themselves—some rest
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Generations of parents have relied on contraptions, both clever and crazy, to give their infants—and themselves—some rest
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A History of Cribs and Other Brilliant and Bizarre Inventions for Getting Babies to Sleep
Generations of parents have relied on contraptions, both clever and crazy, to give their infants—and themselves—some rest
Meet Marion Donovan, the Mother Who Invented a Precursor to the Disposable Diaper
The prolific inventor with 20 patents to her name developed the "Boater," a reusable, waterproof diaper cover in the late 1940s
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The prolific inventor with 20 patents to her name developed the "Boater," a reusable, waterproof diaper cover in the late 1940s
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Meet Marion Donovan, the Mother Who Invented a Precursor to the Disposable Diaper
The prolific inventor with 20 patents to her name developed the "Boater," a reusable, waterproof diaper cover in the late 1940s
How Scientists Use Climate Models to Predict Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreaks
The ebb and flow of rainy seasons corresponds with the hatching of millions of mosquitoes—and the spread of diseases they carry
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The ebb and flow of rainy seasons corresponds with the hatching of millions of mosquitoes—and the spread of diseases they carry
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How Scientists Use Climate Models to Predict Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreaks
The ebb and flow of rainy seasons corresponds with the hatching of millions of mosquitoes—and the spread of diseases they carry
Are Birds Dinosaurs and Your Other Questions Answered
Cat-loving paleontologist answers your questions in the National Museum of Natural History's YouTube series, "The Doctor Is In."
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Cat-loving paleontologist answers your questions in the National Museum of Natural History's YouTube series, "The Doctor Is In."
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The Dr. Is In: Are Birds Dinosaurs and Other Questions from Our Readers
Cat-loving paleontologist answers your questions in the National Museum of Natural History's YouTube series,
During the Cold War, the C.I.A. Secretly Plucked a Soviet Submarine From the Ocean Floor Using a Giant Claw
The International Spy Museum details the audacious plan that involved a reclusive billionaire, a 618-foot-long ship, and a great deal of stealth
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The International Spy Museum details the audacious plan that involved a reclusive billionaire, a 618-foot-long ship, and a great deal of stealth
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During the Cold War, the CIA Secretly Plucked a Soviet Submarine From the Ocean Floor Using a Giant Claw
The International Spy Museum details the audacious plan that involved a reclusive billionaire, a 618-foot-long ship, and a great deal of stealth
The Smoked Paprika Museum in Spain Honors a Family Tradition
In Extremadura, entire families participate in harvesting peppers and making smoked paprika
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In Extremadura, entire families participate in harvesting peppers and making smoked paprika
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The Smoked Paprika Museum in Spain Honors a Family Tradition
In Extremadura, entire families participate in harvesting peppers and making smoked paprika
How a Squid's Color-Changing Skin Inspired a New Material That Can Trap or Release Heat
The stretchy 'thermocomfort material' has potential energy-saving applications in buildings and wearables
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The stretchy 'thermocomfort material' has potential energy-saving applications in buildings and wearables
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How a Squid’s Color-Changing Skin Inspired a New Material That Can Trap or Release Heat
The stretchy 'thermocomfort material' has potential energy-saving applications in buildings and wearables
Museum Director Discovers His Mother’s Childhood Visit to the Smithsonian
By raising her son to be curious about the natural world, this mother helped shape the trajectory of the National Museum of Natural History
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By raising her son to be curious about the natural world, this mother helped shape the trajectory of the National Museum of Natural History
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Museum Director Discovers His Mother’s Childhood Visit to the Smithsonian
By raising her son to be curious about the natural world, Kirk Johnson's mother helped shape the trajectory of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
When It Comes to Waging War, Ants and Humans Have a Lot in Common
In both humans and social insects, the capacity to engage in total war seems to hinge on population numbers
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In both humans and social insects, the capacity to engage in total war seems to hinge on population numbers
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When It Comes to Waging War, Ants and Humans Have a Lot in Common
In both humans and social insects, the capacity to engage in total war seems to hinge on population numbers
How Xerox's Intellectual Property Prevented Anyone From Copying Its Copiers
The company used patents and trademarks to develop a line of machines based on inventor Chester Carlson's 'electrophotography'
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The company used patents and trademarks to develop a line of machines based on inventor Chester Carlson's 'electrophotography'
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How Xerox’s Intellectual Property Prevented Anyone From Copying Its Copiers
The company used patents and trademarks to develop a line of machines based on inventor Chester Carlson's 'electrophotography'
At 21, Ann Montgomery Became a Lead Engineer at NASA, Managing the Cameras and Other Crucial Gear Used on the Moon
Montgomery worked closely with the Apollo astronauts to train them to use handheld tools and equipment on the moon
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Montgomery worked closely with the Apollo astronauts to train them to use handheld tools and equipment on the moon
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At 21, Ann Montgomery Became a Lead Engineer at NASA, Managing the Cameras and Other Crucial Gear Used on the Moon
Montgomery worked closely with the Apollo astronauts to train them to use handheld tools and equipment on the moon
Photos Capture the Great South American Eclipse
On July 2, residents of Chile and Argentina witnessed the first total solar eclipse since August 2017
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On July 2, residents of Chile and Argentina witnessed the first total solar eclipse since August 2017
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Photos Capture the Great South American Eclipse
On July 2, residents of Chile and Argentina witnessed the first total solar eclipse since August 2017
What David Levinthal’s Photos of Toys Reveal About American Myth and Memory
A new show at the Smithsonian American Art Museum reflects on iconic events including JFK's assassination, flag raising at Iwo Jima and Custer's last stand
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A new show at the Smithsonian American Art Museum reflects on iconic events including JFK's assassination, flag raising at Iwo Jima and Custer's last stand
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What David Levinthal’s Photos of Toys Reveal About American Myth and Memory
A new show at the Smithsonian American Art Museum reflects on iconic events including JFK's assassination, flag raising at Iwo Jima and Custer's last stand
Seven Inventions for a Safer Fourth of July
From fireworks shields to seat belts, these inventions throughout history have made summer fun less risky
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From fireworks shields to seat belts, these inventions throughout history have made summer fun less risky
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Seven Inventions for a Safer Fourth of July
From fireworks shields to seat belts, these inventions throughout history have made summer fun less risky
Ancient DNA Sheds New Light on the Biblical Philistines
A team of scientists sequenced genomes from people who lived in a port city on the Mediterranean coast of Israel between the 12th and 8th centuries B.C.
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A team of scientists sequenced genomes from people who lived in a port city on the Mediterranean coast of Israel between the 12th and 8th centuries B.C.
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Ancient DNA Sheds New Light on the Biblical Philistines
A team of scientists sequenced genomes from people who lived in a port city on the Mediterranean coast of Israel between the 12th and 8th centuries B.C.
Attempting to Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk Has Been a Summer Pastime for Over 100 Years
The Fourth of July is also National Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk Day, and no amount of scientific logic can crack this tradition
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The Fourth of July is also National Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk Day, and no amount of scientific logic can crack this tradition
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Attempting to Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk Has Been a Summer Pastime for Over 100 Years
The Fourth of July is also National Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk Day, and no amount of scientific logic can crack this tradition
Reflections on the New Fossil Hall From the Experts Who Created It
The team behind the Smithsonian's new dinosaur and fossil hall reflect on what "deep time" means to them.
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The team behind the Smithsonian's new dinosaur and fossil hall reflect on what "deep time" means to them.
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The Experts Behind the New Fossil Hall Wrap Their Minds Around ‘Deep Time’
The team behind the Smithsonian's new dinosaur and fossil hall reflect on what
How Snub-Nosed Monkeys Adapted to Extreme Cold
Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys have several adaptations to deal with the cold
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Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys have several adaptations to deal with the cold
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How Snub-Nosed Monkeys Adapted to Extreme Cold
Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys have several adaptations to deal with the cold: from upturned noses that protect them from frostbite to special blood vessels that help them increase their oxygen uptake