From gigantic dinosaurs to rocket launches, the exhibits at these science museums make them some of the best attractions for budding naturalists and future astronauts. Whether you're more interested ...

Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...

This is the fifth time COSI has received this honor, surpassing museums in larger cities like Philadelphia and Dallas. COSI's planetarium also received recognition, ranking third in the nation. After ...

From fish to Phish, Science Friday has had a big year. Our staff chose their favorite stories and projects from 2025. This year got off to an exciting start as we welcomed Flora Lichtman back to ...

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, ...

Cataclysms, conspiracies and rebellions featured in many of 2025’s biggest sci-fi shows. And while all that instability reflects poorly on the state of our world, at least it did make for fantastic ...