Three of the four messages carved into the sculpture have been deciphered, but the final puzzle has left amateur sleuths stumped. In November, the solution could fetch up to $500,000 at auctionhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/nobody-has-been-able-to-solve-the-cias-famous-kryptos-sculpture-soon-the-solution-will-be-sold-to-the-highest-bidder-180987200/
Roads, buildings and other manmade barriers are preventing the small pit vipers from slithering around to find mates from other populationshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/habitat-loss-is-leading-to-inbreeding-among-michigans-only-species-of-venomous-snake-180987207/
The find suggests that as many as four different hominin lineages lived in eastern Africa between 2.5 and 3 million years agohttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-discover-fossilized-teeth-that-may-have-come-from-an-unknown-hominin-species-180987188/
A new study shows how human embryos reshape their environment by pulling on uterine tissuehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-the-first-3d-images-of-a-human-embryo-implanting-shedding-light-on-the-crucial-but-little-known-process-180987201/
According to legend, travelers who remove artifacts from the historic Italian city are cursed to endure hardship. Many have even returned the stolen items years laterhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/italian-police-catch-tourist-stealing-stones-from-the-ancient-city-of-pompeii-180987193/
Fever star is the third guard to go down with a season-ending injury in the last monthhttps://www.newsweek.com/sports/caitlin-clark-sends-heartfelt-message-injured-fever-teammate-sophie-cunningham-2115937
The Department of Justice is investigating whether police in Washington, D.C., manipulated crime data and statistics.https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-dc-police-crime-data-national-guard-2115931
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning spoke out about his grandfather's comments about his NFL future.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/longhorns-arch-manning-walks-back-grandfathers-nfl-comments-2115927
The change would affect those whose citizenship or immigration status cannot be confirmed through federal databases.https://www.newsweek.com/medicaid-medicare-coverage-checks-trump-cuts-illegal-immigrants-2115925
The new "Fallout" season 2 trailer has dropped, giving fans a first look at the video game's greatest villain.https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/streaming/fallout-season-2-teaser-trailer-gives-first-look-greatest-villain-2115923
The breeder calls her the "princess of the pack."https://www.newsweek.com/how-girl-golden-retriever-puppy-stands-out-among-boy-litter-2115742
28-year-old guard left Sunday's OT win over Connecticut with a concerning leg injuryhttps://www.newsweek.com/sports/fever-announce-devastating-sophie-cunningham-injury-update-2115902
A new "LEGO Batman" game is being released in 2026, which will take fans through all the live-action films of the Caped Crusader.https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/video-games/new-lego-batman-video-game-will-take-fans-through-all-live-action-movies-2115899
Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Ketel Marte apologized Monday after being under heavy criticism following the All-Star break, when he missed two games.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/ketel-marte-apologizes-leaving-diamondbacks-amid-character-criticism-2115868
USCIS updated its policy to flag anti-American activity, expanding vetting and tightening discretion on immigration benefits.https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-uscis-immigrant-benefit-requests-immigration-americanism-2115890
Vikings Pro Bowl edge rusher has been sidelined for two weeks with an undisclosed injury that has just surfaced.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/vikings-pro-bowler-injury-concerns-emerge-season-nears-2115888
This WWE star teased bringing back the gimmick.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/wrestling/wwe-superstar-teases-return-fan-favorite-gimmick-2115873
Scottie Scheffler will have his longtime caddie, Ted Scott, back for the Tour Championship after being away for family matters.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/golf/scottie-schefflers-caddie-ted-scott-set-resume-duties-tour-championship-2115849
Trump said he will issue an executive order to end the use of mail-in ballots and voting machines ahead of 2026 midterm elections.https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-mail-voting-update-election-leavitt-2115877
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has broken his silence on losing the starting quarterback job to Daniel Jones.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/colts-anthony-richardson-breaks-silence-losing-starting-qb-job-2115871