Will Microneedle Patches Be the Future of Birth Control?
Researchers are developing a new long-acting, self-administered device that delivers hormones beneath the skin’s surface
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The Unmistakable Black Roots of 'Sesame Street'
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the beloved children’s television show was shaped by the African-American communities in Harlem and beyond
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By Studying Mouth Bacteria, Scientists Hope to Learn the Secrets of Microbiomes
Communities of bacteria and other microbes in the human mouth can help researchers learn how these groups of organisms affect human health
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How WWII Service Members Helped Shape the Smithsonian’s New Fossil Hall
World War II service members played an important role in the shift toward audience-centric storytelling
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The True Story of the Battle of Midway
The new film “Midway” revisits the pivotal WWII battle from the perspectives of pilots, codebreakers and naval officers on both sides of the conflict
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Jim Crow Compounded the Grief of African American Mothers Whose Sons Were Killed in World War I
Smithsonian Books presents ‘We Return Fighting,’ a groundbreaking exploration of African American involvement in World War I
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The Accidental Invention of Play-Doh
The much-loved children’s toy was a desperate spinoff of a putty used to clean soot off of wallpaper
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Helping Delivery Robots Find Your Front Door
With a new navigation system from MIT, robots can decipher common landscape features, even in an unfamiliar environment
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The Equal Rights Amendment Is 96 Years Old and Still Not Part of the Constitution. Here’s Why
A brief history of the long battle to pass what would now be the 28th Amendment
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This Bioplastic Made From Fish Scales Just Won the James Dyson Award
British product designer Lucy Hughes has invented a biodegradable plastic made from fish offcuts
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Newly Discovered Fossil Bird Fills in Gap Between Dinosaurs and Modern Fliers
A skeleton from the Cretaceous found in Japan reveals an early bird with a tail nub resembling the avians of today
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Six Spots Around the World Where You Can Try Your Hand at Falconry
From castles to vineyards to bird parks, these sites will introduce you to the ancient sport
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From Ancient Seeds to Scraps of Clothing, Rats' Nests Are Full of Treasures
Material gathered and preserved in a pack rat's midden helps researchers open new windows on the past
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Smithsonian Elevates the Frequently Ignored Histories of Women
For many, the personal—tea cups, dresses, needlework and charm bracelets—really was political. A new book tells why
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The True Story of the Aberfan Disaster
The 1966 Welsh mining tragedy claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults and features heavily in the third season of Netflix's "The Crown"
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Scientists 3-D Print Skin That Develops Working Blood Vessels
A promising new technique could lead to lasting skin grafts after burns or other injuries
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What Butterflies' Colorful Wing Patterns Can Teach Us About Evolution
Smithsonian scientists used genetically-engineered butterflies to learn that evolution can take a different path to achieve the same thing
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Heidi Schreck's Riveting Play Deconstructs the U.S. Constitution
Her surprising drama about the founding document encourages a wider view of American justice
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José Andrés' Generous Helping of Humanity
Braving storms, floods and earthquakes, the renowned chef is forging a new way to feed the needy
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These Scientists May Have Found a Cure for 'Bubble Boy' Disease
A newly developed gene therapy is saving young people afflicted by the rare but deadly diagnosis
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Meet the Global Team That Captured the First Image of a Black Hole
Never before had scientists seen the phenomenon until they rallied colleagues around the world to view a galaxy far, far away
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