“Aquamaids” were once the stars at an amusement park in San Marcos. Now, they are making a comeback to help the environment
The new treatment shows promise in lab experiments
From stories about rebounding species to dispatches about green innovations, <em>Smithsonian</em> magazine shares environmental practices that are working.
After the waterways form, insects move in, alders and willows spring up, and spawning fish arrive in thousands
How communities in the West are boldly setting property ablaze to reduce the impact of extreme wildfires
Majestic and sturdy, the icon of the American South has offered protection time and again
These New Englanders have found a way to help the planet and convert more than 9,000 tons of cow waste annually into electricity
America's Waterways: The Past, Present and Future
In a series of articles, <em>Smithsonian</em> magazine highlights all that draws our eyes to our nation's fresh and coastal waters
America's Waterways: The Past, Present and Future
Urban centers are exhuming creeks and streams once covered up to control floodwater—and bringing life back in the process
The state has mined and abused the Devil's Element for decades, and now it is increasingly fouling precious coastal waters
The gigantic waves have been decimating coastlines since time immemorial. We ignore these prehistoric warnings at our own peril.
In anticipation of future demand, several projects are underway in the region to produce this clean energy source
Northern Europe and the British Isles
Kids and senior citizens alike rally to rescue beloved young seabirds that have lost their bearings
With a new photovoltaic panel, researchers harness sunshine to harvest energy and food together, taking advantage of the full light spectrum
Be in the right place at the right time to witness these sublime sights
We’re only beginning to understand Antarctica's Thwaites, the world's most vulnerable glacier
A passion for the infinitesimal leads a photographer to discover the countless creatures that live unseen in the ocean
How experts have determined that bristlecone pines, sequoias and baobabs have stood for thousands of years
From Omicron’s spread to a revelation made using ancient DNA, these were the biggest moments of the past year
America's Waterways: The Past, Present and Future
At the border between land and sea, an extraordinary set of experiments is helping us prepare for an uncertain future
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