How animals shape the planet in surprising ways
Hundreds of animals, from tiny ants to mighty hippos, are shaping the Earth's surface as powerfully as floods and storms.
Playboi Carti’s ‘Music’ Debuts at No. 1 With Biggest Streaming Numbers Since Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets’
Playboi Carti’s “Music” has entered the albums chart at No. 1 with the biggest opening numbers for a rap album this year. The 30-song set enters the Billboard 200 with 298,000 album units earned in ...
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Smithsonian scientists use technology to track animals
From tiny trackers on birds to larger elephant collars, scientists learn a lot from tracking animal movement in the wild.
Scientists peeked underneath an iceberg and found a startling kaleidoscope of marine life
A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice.