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Samantha Lawler and Smithsonian contributing writer Dan Falk about space junk and the concern among researchers that it is becoming a growing threat to public safety.A transcript is below. To ...

JACKSONVILLE, FL – 70 years ago, Jacksonville experienced its first commercial airline disaster that claimed the lives of 17 ...

In a 209-page court filing, the U.S. government said it is among the defendants liable for the damages from the Jan. 29 crash ...

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Wegener at the University of Graz in Germany says that millions of years ago the two Americas, as well as Europe, Asia, ...

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Enjoy twinkling lights and a festive atmosphere as this beloved winter classic returns to the Smithsonian's National Zoo from November 21-January 3. This signature Discovery Theater live performance ...