Long before dinosaurs, Earth’s forests were ruled by a many-legged giant. Here’s why this millipede’s size still challenges ...

Over 150 years ago, a fossilized organism known as Prototaxites emerged as an enigma regarding what early land life may have ...

Fossils suggest that prehistoric insects once reached sizes that feel almost unreal by modern standards. Scientists believe ...

In London, the Natural History Museum released its 2025 list of newly described species, formally adding 262 plants and ...

Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History investigated old specimens that had been at the museum for decades and ...

Here are five unexpected revelations about London’s wildlife. Just a short slither away from London Zoo and Camden, an ...

According to University of Waterloo professor and author, Seth Wynes, the most impactful actions individuals can take to ...

Paleontologists uncovered a startling sight within a chunk of fossilized tree resin from northern Spain: a ...

Little is known about why the woolly rhinoceros went extinct around 14,000 years ago. Scientists have found clues in the frozen remains of an ice age wolf.

This is an installment in an occasional series of “user guides” that aim to provide readers information on how to access and use everything from public spaces to community organizations. If you have ...

During summer camp, kids take a deep dive into the Smithsonian’s collections through museum visits, hands-on projects, games, ...