It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing ...

Immediate call for global action to shift world towards a “nature positive” approach is published in Frontiers in Science.

A citizen science study has found participants’ mental wellbeing is positively affected, in a variety of ways.

The photograph earned Vijayan “Photography of the Year” honors at the 2025 Nature Photography Contest. Vijayan also took the prestigious title of “Photographer of the Year” in 2024 for an image of a ...

Smithsonian scientists strive to understand the natural world from plants to planets. We work to save endangered species and conserve biodiversity, explore the Earth’s geological past and present, and ...

Results from massive, ‘eagerly awaited’ initiative reinforce concerns about the credibility of science — but raise hope for ...