March 14, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you ...

This 2.2-metre Himalayan brown bear is rarely seen but critically important. On World Bear Day, experts highlight threats, ...

This week in science: The world's second-largest diamond is being evaluated; the genetic secrets of a 117-year-old woman are uncovered; the bizarre origin story of our fingers; and much more!

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year Joe Spring, ...