Warming temperatures may be changing the ways ice forms, making it more likely to stick to and injure polar bears in two far ...
As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to ...
A thundering conservation success story, the park also harbors almost 1,300 wild elephants; 1,800 Asiatic wild water buffalo, the largest remaining population anywhere; perhaps 9,000 hog deer; 800 ...
Last week’s announcement that a boot and partial remains believed to belong to the British explorer Sandy Irvine had been ...
Will AI always give flawed answers? Can we prevent AI from compounding problems from our past? Four experts weigh in.
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.
Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our ...
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell are two of the world’s best climbers. Why did they add a 2,600-mile odyssey of biking, boating, rafting, and rowing just to reach one of America’s most formidable ...
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.
Made up of six states, this region in the north east of the US is best known for its history and culture, but its coastal ...
We all know cacti store water—but to survive, they migrate their flowers, and so much more. Scientists want to copy the ...
These are the stories of South Korea’s 'mermaids', who for centuries have braved the harsh conditions to harvest shellfish.