Since our founding, the Smithsonian has relied on the talents and dedication of people outside of the institution. James Smithson was a "gentleman-chemist," and our first Secretary, acclaimed ...

Apr. 2, 2026 A mysterious Greek inscription found beneath the Great Mosque of Homs could pinpoint the long-debated location of an ancient sun temple. Scholars now think the mosque sits atop a sacred ...

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to renewable energy cooperation on Sunday during his meeting with the heads of Norway’s Scatec and China’s Sungrow to discuss major green ...

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Buying Guide: The Best Windows Mini PCs for 2026 We're seeing clear stratification in the market for tiny Windows desktop PCs. The very smallest PCs might be termed the "stick class," pioneered by the ...

Some women with complex chronic illnesses are using chatbots to search for diagnoses or relief from their symptoms. By Maggie Astor OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, ...

Psychologist Brian Nosek’s latest work indicates that many results in the social sciences don’t stand up to immediate scrutiny. But that’s the beginning of a conversation, not the end, he explains to ...

For more than 160 years, the National Academies have provided nonpartisan, evidence-based advice on decisions that affect our nation. Browse the listing of projects and activities to see examples of ...