The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that allows for the passive identification of an item through the use of radio waves.

A fomite refers to inanimate objects that can carry and spread disease and infectious agents. Fomites can also be called passive vectors.

The best telescopes for seeing planets — spy Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and many other planets, as well as great views of our local satellite the Moon.

An international scientific coalition led by researchers from Boston College's Global Observatory on Pollution and Health reports widespread ocean pollution linked to human health risks.