Materials inspired by nature, or biomimetic materials, are nothing new. Scientists have designed water-resistant materials ...

Organizations struggle to communicate the insights in all the information they’ve amassed. Here’s why, and how to fix it. by Scott Berinato Data science is growing up fast. Over the past five years ...

Supply- and Demand-Driven PCE Inflation updates data on the contributions to personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation from supply-driven versus demand-driven components. This tool is intended ...

Optical data storage is the use of light to write and read information to and from a memory device. Storage can be achieved by using lasers to pattern a surface, such as on a compact disc, or altering ...

Welcome to Smithsonian Open Access, where you can download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of everyday life for many Americans – at work, at school, in health care and beyond. As AI spreads, the public remains cautious, but somewhat open to its ...