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... See the Beauty of an Artificial Solar Eclipse, Created With a First-of-Its-Kind, 'Perfect' Satellite Formation

Two satellites’ highly precise alignment allows scientists to study the sun’s outer atmosphere like never before
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-the-beauty-of-an-artificial-solar-eclipse-created-with-a-first-of-its-kind-perfect-satellite-formation-180986831/

... 14,000-Year-Old 'Puppies' Found in Siberia Were Wolf Littermates Who Dined on Woolly Rhino

Researchers studied chemicals found in the animals’ bones, teeth and tissues, as well as genetic material from their stomach contents
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/14000-year-old-puppies-found-in-siberia-were-young-wolf-littermates-who-dined-on-wooly-rhino-180986834/

... Could the Semicolon Die Out? Recent Analysis Finds a Decline in Its Usage in British Literature and Confusion Among U.K. Students

Not only are semicolons evidently becoming more rare, but young people are less aware of how to use them, according to a survey
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/could-the-semicolon-die-out-a-recent-study-finds-a-marked-decline-in-its-usage-180986689/

... This Viking Woman Was Buried With a Small Dog at Her Feet 1,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists unearthed the burial site during excavations in Norway. They say the discovery provides unique insights into the bonds humans form with their animals
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-viking-woman-was-buried-with-a-small-dog-at-her-feet-1000-years-ago-180986792/

... The History of Ma'amoul, a Middle Eastern Cookie That Is a 'Love Letter' to Our Ancestors

Stuffed with nuts or dates, the shortbread cookie is enjoyed around Muslim, Christian and Jewish holidays
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-history-of-maamoul-a-middle-eastern-cookie-that-is-a-love-letter-to-our-ancestors-180986827/

... This Forgotten Founding Father Hoped to 'Die Up to My Knees in Blood' in the Fight for American Independence. He Got His Wish

Joseph Warren was a key leader of the American Revolution, mobilizing troops and managing a circle of spies. But he's mainly remembered for his death at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/this-forgotten-founding-father-hoped-to-die-up-to-my-knees-in-blood-in-the-fight-for-american-independence-he-got-his-wish-180986795/

... The National Archives Museum Is Using A.I. to Take Visitors on an Immersive Journey Through American History

Called "The American Story," the new permanent exhibition will guide museumgoers through two million historic documents and artifacts
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-archives-museum-is-using-ai-to-take-visitors-on-an-immersive-journey-through-american-history-180986784/

... Why Has This North Carolina Town Embraced a Strange Salamander?

The city of Boone has put a giant mural of the eastern hellbender downtown and its residents often imbibe a local Hazy IPA named after the amphibian
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-has-this-north-carolina-town-embraced-a-strange-salamander-180986824/

... The Uses and Abuses of Political Violence

A Minnesota assassination gives rise to the usual wave of opportunism from both sides of the political spectrum.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-uses-and-abuses-of-political-violence-minnesota-killing-beffe153

... The Oil Price Spike That Wasnât

Global production is well placed to cope with Iranian disruption.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/iran-israel-oil-prices-sanctions-trump-white-house-congress-lindsey-graham-c2c4d6b8

... Rand Paulâs Standoff on the Border

His plan to reduce new funding wouldn’t risk the GOP’s goals.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/congress-border-spending-homeland-security-rand-paul-donald-trump-stephen-miller-374816b8

... A Legal Ambush Against Dreamers

The White House and Texas GOP imitate the left’s ‘sue and settle’ strategy to punish young adults brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/texas-dreamers-in-state-tuition-ken-paxton-greg-abbott-department-of-justice-3df53bbd

... Quarterly Reports Are Written for AI

My study shows that companies are appealing to algorithms, not only investors.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/quarterly-reports-are-written-for-ai-business-investing-technology-fbfa6c52

... Why Is Everything an Existential Crisis?

At the bottom of the vogue for this exotic term may be the basic human fear of death.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/why-is-everything-an-existential-crisis-mental-health-politics-meaning-5a469a24

... Israel Hands America an Opportunity in the Mideast

Finishing off the Iranian nuclear program would enhance the U.S. position with Russia and China.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/israel-hands-america-an-opportunity-in-the-mideast-iran-nuclear-be7e4278

... Assisted Suicide Heralds a Culture of Despair

We should never feel compelled to end our lives, but the pressure becomes difficult to escape when assisted suicide is the law of the land
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/assisted-suicide-heralds-a-culture-of-despair-canada-oregon-new-york-d9e00432

... Withdrawals Arenât Overwhelming Starwood

We remain focused on our fiduciary duty to protect the estate for the long-term benefit of all our shareholders.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/withdrawals-arent-overwhelming-starwood-fund-value-interest-rates-ad81bfaa

... What Motivated Murray Kemptonâs Pacifism?

His version of noninterventionism was ‘rooted in what was essentially a humane drive to avoid the calamity of another world war.’
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/what-motivated-murray-kemptons-pacifism-world-war-ii-e65d161b

... A Reminder to Trump to Conclude His Trade Fights

A sad anniversary of the start of a devastating tariff battle.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/a-reminder-to-trump-to-conclude-his-trade-fights-465066a6

... The Climate Crack-Up

A famous regulator suggests regulators went too far.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-climate-crack-up-6b1c0ad7