Why Auroras Are Suddenly Everywhere All at Once
Published: February 6, 2025 09:00
Auroras have long mystified humanity. Now that we know what they are and why they happen, we can better predict how best to experience them
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Why Auroras Are Suddenly Everywhere All at Once
Published: February 6, 2025 09:00
Auroras have long mystified humanity. Now that we know what they are and why they happen, we can better predict how best to experience them
Here’s How the Los Angeles Wildfires Are Affecting Animals, From Fish to Snakes to Birds
Published: February 5, 2025 18:11
While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for other species
See 15 Adorable Photos of Playful, Picture-Perfect Penguins
Published: January 31, 2025 11:00
These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show just why penguins have waddled into our hearts
How A.I. Can Help Humans Battle Wildfires, From Advanced Camera Systems to Forecasting Models
Published: January 30, 2025 13:00
A variety of new technologies aim to improve wildfire detection and help map the spread of blazes
Six Clever Snakes to Celebrate as We Slither Into the Lunar New Year
Published: January 29, 2025 18:29
These fascinating serpents embody acclaimed qualities including cunning and intelligence
Welcome to the Pyrocene
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/welcome-to-the-pyrocene-180985896/
Published: January 29, 2025 13:00
Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning
How a Hawaiian High School Student Inspired Nine New State Animals
Published: January 28, 2025 13:00
Researchers hope the designation of several species of land snails, or kāhuli, will lead to conservation
How a Mass Extinction Driven by Ancient Volcanoes Led to the Age of the Dinosaurs
Published: January 22, 2025 13:00
Roughly 201 million years ago, drastic changes extinguished many forms of life and led to conditions that allowed the terrible lizards to thrive
A Los Angeles Photographer Captures the Devastating Fires Threatening His Beloved Community
Published: January 21, 2025 21:39
Ivan Kashinsky has traveled the world for Smithsonian magazine, but when disaster struck earlier this month, he rushed home to point his lens at his own neighborhood