It might not seem like the most likely inspiration for a horror video game, but James Muirhead says working in a Scottish fish and chip shop provided the perfect setting for his latest creation. "I ...

Compact objects are compact stellar remnants, such as white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes and specific types of these objects (e.g., pulsars and boson stars), as well as their larger ...

Metamorphopsia distorts central vision, making straight lines look wavy and flat objects look rounded. It happens when the retina or macula is damaged by disease, injury, or aging. Common causes ...

Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to ...