The Smithsonian released nearly 3 million images from its vast catalog to an online repository available for anyone online.
Author: Joshua Bote, USA TODAY
‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician Katherine Johnson, who broke barriers at NASA, dies at 101
Katherine Johnson, the venerated NASA mathematician who was depicted in the film “Hidden Figures,” died Monday. She was 101.
Frozen bird discovered in Siberia is around 46,000 years old, researchers say
This is the first bird carcass procured from Ice Age permafrost deposits, researchers note. It’s an ancestor of two different lark subspecies.
E. Jean Carroll, columnist who says Donald Trump raped her, fired from Elle
E. Jean Carroll, who helmed the “Ask E. Jean” column for Elle magazine since 1993, was fired in December, according to a court filing.
The ocean is getting louder because ‘world’s loudest’ shrimp are heating up, biologist says
The shrimp closes its claw so fast that it generates a bubble that is louder than a bullet when it implodes.
George Soros calls for Zuckerberg, Sandberg to step down from Facebook in scathing letter
Facebook continues to run political advertising on its platform, stating that it should not litigate the legitimacy of claims made in campaign ads.
TikTok video shows Wendy’s employee taking bath in kitchen sink
The employees involved were terminated for what a spokesman for the company described as an “egregious” violation of health regulations.
Stunning ‘angel in the sky’ photo caused by rare weather event
Lee Howdle, a wildlife photographer, captured the divine event last week at the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire.
Virginia really is for lovers: The states most looking for love, according to Google
According to the search platform, the word “love” — along with “teddy bears” — tends to spike in popularity around Valentine’s Day.
What is dermaplaning? This skin care trend peels off the top layer of your skin
Dermaplaning has become one of the more sought-after skincare procedures requested for estheticians and dermatologists.