In this secure basement, in the words of one entranced ­visitor, “lies a fortress with the most beautiful ... of minerals and crystals — covets Australia’s perfectly formed gold specimen.

Explore the hidden work behind 144 million Smithsonian specimens and meet the curators preserving Earth’s wonders.

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A plant hunter strolled through Death Valley National Park on his day off. Then he found a flower he didn’t recognize.

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A new study highlights a surprising lens for tracking pollution trends over centuries: preserved plants and animals housed at ...

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