Technology & Innovation
Explore Technology & Innovation across the Smithsonian through stories, events, and exhibitions. Use the filters to browse by format, then bookmark events and exhibitions to keep track of what you want to visit or attend.
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Can a bat catch prey on a mirror? A bat’s expert foraging skills revealed using a robot
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Scientists haven’t heard from the MAVEN orbiter since December 6. It had been studying the Martian atmosphere for over a decade
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The biggest changes happen in brain regions involved with processing sensory information and coordinating movement, according to a new study
Scientists couldn’t find the endangered black-footed ferrets they’d reintroduced. To protect them, they’d have to find out where the animals were going, and what was happening to them.
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Scientists have discovered male human DNA on a chalk drawing that may have been created by the famous artist and scientist. But they cannot definitively link the genetic material, or the sketch, to Leonardo
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The new feature can give tailored responses based on medical records and wellness app data, according to ChatGPT’s maker. But some experts are concerned about privacy and worry that people may over-trust the chatbot
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The animals’ camouflaging capabilities have long inspired humans. The new material could one day help researchers improve robotics or electronic screens
Rebecca Northen was called the ‘Julia Child of Orchids,’ yet her story is hard to find online. Discover why women disappear from digital history and what can be done to change it.