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Learn more about the Smithsonian's newest time capsule, which will not open to the public until 2075.

Explore technological, artistic and scientific innovations throughout U.S. history

Learn about new research showing the Paris Agreement’s climate goal may not be enough to stop dangerous sea level rise

Learn about how politicians are trying to reshape how American history is taught and the important actions people are taking in response

Learn about how scientists are using AI-powered photo recognition technology to track humpback whale migration

Explore how Zohran Mamdani’s primary win in NYC signals a new direction for American politics

Learn about the new Rubin Observatory, its high-resolution images of the cosmos, and Vera Rubin’s lasting legacy.

Learn more about the details of the United States' military strike on Iran's nuclear sites and how Iran might respond

Learn about how Trump's travel ban could potentially affect many people, including one Afghan girl who is striving to pursue her education after being accepted into multiple U.S. colleges

Learn about how a family farm in Oregon is using traditional crops to share and celebrate their South Asian culture with the local community