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Changing Earth

Developed by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History, this Web site focuses on Earth’s history. Visitors learn basic concepts of geological processes and evolution as well as gain a deeper understanding of how and why Earth changes and the impact of these changes on living organisms throughout its history. The site includes a […]

Humans

From the August 31, 1935, issue

A turtle's trusty armor, a new growth stimulator, and the science of making cranberry jelly.

Animals

Bumblebee 007: Bees can spy on others’ flower choices

Bumblebees that watched their neighbors feast on unusual flowers often later checked out the same kinds of blossoms themselves, a behavior that amounts to social learning.