A volcanic island in Iceland revealed that birds, not wind, brought the first plants. This changes what we know about how ...

Calgary’s raccoons are elusive creatures, typically found lying low in the woods rather than wreaking havoc on urban areas ...

The Smithsonian Zoo’s popular animal live cams have gone dark amid the ongoing government shutdown. While the public can’t ...

Whether we're talking about animals or humans, gut microbes are essential for health, metabolism and protecting against ...

Captive life does more than change routines for bears and pandas. It also changes the microscopic communities living in their ...

Some animals have easily recognizable, iconic appearances, like poison dart frogs, zebras, and cheetahs. Another critter with a distinctive look is the raccoon. With a bandit-like black mask around ...

Parental PTSD shows up in two ways: in our bodies, stuck in survival mode, and in the stories from our past that shape how we ...

Lots of D.C. museums and sites are open during the government shutdown. Here’s where to go instead of Smithsonian museums, ...

The federal government’s shutdown entered Day 2 on Thursday as neither side showed signs of budging amid their impasse over funding the government.

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have cultivated an extensive global real estate portfolio, reflecting their international careers and lifestyle. In the United States, their primary residence is a ...

Here’s a recent golf story, via The Associated Press: FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — One of the more original outfits spotted among the red, white and blue at the Ryder Cup this week has been a replica of ...