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A new study has found that three species of deep-sea shark, including the six-foot-long kitefin shark, are bioluminescent.| Animals
Make the most of your layover in these major transportation hubs.| Travel
A video has been circulating of a woman taking a baby wombat from its mother. Here’s what experts want us to know about the dangers of interfering with wildlife, even if it seems innocuous.| Animals
At Argentina’s isolated ranches, stunning mountains, homegrown food, and cowboy customs reign.| Travel
Sustainable, green, responsible — planet-friendly ways to explore the world are more popular than ever but how do you start to make better decisions when you travel? The first step is to understand what sustainable travel is and why it’s important.| Travel
Old texts like the Canterbury Tales are the English language’s version of the fossil record, preserving the existence of words that used to be commonplace. Scientists can use this record to mathematically model how our verbs evolved and how they will change in the future. Now, Erez Lieberman, Martin Nowak and colleagues from Harvard University are looking at this record to mathematically model how our verbs evolved and how they will change in the future.| Science
The enormous variety and abundance of plastic packaging—including tough-to-open clamshells—is a big headache for the recycling industry.| Environment
When we think about threats to the environment, we tend to picture cars and smokestacks, not dinner. But the truth is, our need for food poses one of the biggest dangers to the planet.| Feeding 9 Billion - National Geographic
A new report suggests that climate change-induced factors, like reduced rainfall, primed conditions for the Palisades and Eaton fires.| Science
A new report warns that environmental damage threatens the well-being of 3.2 billion people. Yet solutions are within reach.| Science
Learn more about the causes and effects of natural disasters.| National Geographic
From beluga whales to bats and even to humans, many animals make sounds that bounce back from objects to help with navigation and hunting.| Animals
Our travel pros offer a liberating plan for taking everything you need, without the hassle of heavy suitcases.| Lifestyle
She was there when Jesus was crucified, yet no one knows much about her. That might be why scholars just can’t quit chasing down the truth about Mary Magdalene.| Premium
Experience fine art at one of the top ten museums and galleries in the world.| Travel
Scientists who mapped where land and water have shifted were surprised to find that Earth has gained more land than it has lost since 1985.| Culture
The best place to meet Turkey’s hypnotic dancers is the city of Konya — especially during the annual Şeb-i Arûs festival.| Travel
Millennials, people of color, and other Americans picked up their binoculars during the pandemic. The hobby might help save warblers and puffins.| Travel
From the sounding of the iftar cannon to lavish banquets, this is how Muslims mark the most sacred month of the year.| Culture
Scientists are working to understand the curious phenomena of red sprites, green ghosts and blue jets high above thunderstorms.| Science
Every six months, the equinox splits Earth's day almost in half. Here's how it happens—and why people have celebrated it since ancient times.| Science
For years, advertising and media connected the ingredient to “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” Here’s what led to the misconception—and how MSG is being reclaimed today.| Health
Caesar salad celebrates its 101st birthday in July 2025. We look at the origins of the popular dish — surprisingly, it doesn’t involve a certain Roman emperor.| Travel
Get travel photography tips from photographer Robert Caputo in this photo field guide from National Geographic.| Photography
Come face-to-face with a massive "salty," considered the animal most likely to eat a human. Learn how they kill prey as large as water buffalo, wild boar, and even shark.| Animals
Venture into the marshes of Florida and Louisiana to check out these menacing predators. Learn about the alligator's recovery from near-extinction.| Animals
Spending time in nature is important for your mental health. But studies show that even just listening to birds singing can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.| Health
There are nearly two dozen certified trails around the world that guide visitors to engage with nature in ways that benefit their health and foster deeper exploration.| Travel
At Duke’s Puppy Kindergarten, researchers are learning when and how pups' brains develop. Understanding these cognitive milestones could help humans raise better dogs.| Animals
Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the United States are as diverse as the country itself.| Photography
They’re a vibrant and increasingly visible part of the tapestry in communities across the nation.| Magazine
Though often seen as a wellness tool, cannabis use—even in edible form—is now tied to increased chances of a heart attack or stroke| Health
From beachside prayers in Senegal to colorful festivals in Pakistan, these pictures show the many ways that Muslims observe the end of the holy month of Ramadan.| Culture
Visit these five destinations to practice the Japanese art of forest bathing.| Travel
Marine life off the Antarctic Peninsula needs protection as sea ice declines and fishing boats move in to take more krill.| Magazine
For centuries, the Seine River has been Paris’s dumping ground. A billion-dollar cleanup is trying to make it swimmable again.| Environment
Go along with explorer George Kourounis as he becomes the first person known to venture into Turkmenistan's fiery, gas-fueled Darvaza Crater.| Adventure
The steady glow from streetlights is changing the texture of tree leaves, making them less appetizing to insects, according to new research from China.| Environment
Once mostly targeted by hunters, these large species are “awe-inspiring” sights for safari-goers.| Animals
The flightless birds depend on Antarctica’s frozen sea ice shelves for safety and breeding. But as temperatures rise, the shelves are vanishing.| Magazine
Learn about the effect of Global Warming: National Geographic.| Environment
Get the story behind these social penguins who breed during the harshest time of year in the most inhospitable region on Earth.| Animals
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Clothing from many of the world’s favorite brands lies in discarded heaps in Chile’s Atacama Desert. How it got there tells the story of modern fast fashion.| Environment
In 1967 the astronomer helped National Geographic draft an ideal version of the alien he longed to meet.| Magazine
The sighting of a new crescent moon marks the start of Ramadan, a time for piety and self-reflection.| Culture
Much of the planet is swimming in discarded plastic, which is harming animal and possibly human health. Can it be cleaned up?| Environment
Commonly confused with Cinco de Mayo in the U.S., this holiday celebrates the moment when Father Hidalgo called for Mexico's independence from Spain in September 1810.| Culture
Due to a series of misunderstandings and mistranslations, medieval Europeans believed that consuming embalmed bodies could cure them of disease.| History
Learn about the benefits and pitfalls of generating electricity from waterways.| Environment
Castoreum, a substance from sacs near a beaver’s anus, has been used in human products for more than 2,000 years. Some wonder if it's still an ingredient on today's grocery shelves.| Animals
We support a diverse, international community of changemakers — National Geographic Explorers — who use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.| National Geographic
Learn about the manmade and natural causes of deforestation–and how it's impacting our planet.| Environment
U.S. sales of e-bikes nearly doubled in just one year as commuters looked for accessible and affordable modes of transportation. If you’re considering one, here’s what you should know.| Environment
