Why double-jointed people are more likely to have health problems
The ability to extend your joints past their normal range of motion isn’t just a harmless party trick—you may be at risk for ...
Jeff Kerby maps extraordinary life at extremes
Kerby is a trained ecologist, geographer and photographer whose career has largely been centered on a quest to understand nature’s patterns and sharing his discoveries. Phenology, or the seasonal ...
Why a pair of adventurers decided to make their treacherous climb much, much harder
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell are two of the world’s best climbers. Why did they add a 2,600-mile odyssey of biking, ...
Bees. Spies. A morgue. National Geographic’s headquarters has a surprising history.
As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.
This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes
Snake lungworm disease, which infects at least 19 snake species, is poised to spread throughout the southeastern U.S.
Meet the park rangers protecting the stunning wilderness of New Mexico
New Mexico hosts a staggeringly diverse range of national parks, preserves and monuments. The fifth-largest state in the US, ...
This is what a family meal looks like in Liechtenstein
A family feast in the tiny European principality of Liechtenstein, set snugly between the Swiss and Austrian Alps, features farm produce, local wine and home bakes sweetened with orchard fruits.
Pregnancy can change your feet forever. Here’s the science behind 'mom feet.'
Gait changes. Fallen arches. A whole new shoe size. Many women experience these transformations during pregnancy, but the ...
These images were almost lost to icy waters—instead they made the Endurance crew legends
Expedition photographer Frank Hurley’s visuals have become timeless classics of their own, ensuring the story lives on a century later.
Can’t stop thinking about your next meal? That’s ‘food noise’—here's how to stop it
This intrusive, but common phenomenon can take over your life, affecting your state of mind and eating habits. Weight-loss drugs show promise in quieting these thoughts.
This mountain range should be on every tour of northern England
Between a trio of national parks, this underrated northern region has mighty mountains, industrial relics and ancient ruins.
Take a mangrove foraging tour with Broome's Aboriginal custodians
An early-morning walk through the mangroves in Broome, Western Australia, reveals how this rich ecosystem has sustained the ...