As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world.

A small Arctic research station in Norway has emerged as a scientific hub, and it’s home to an increasingly female-led ...

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As usual, the selected getaways span the globe, from Murray River, Australia, to Ocala National Forest, Florida. “I like to think of BEST OF THE WORLD as National Geographic’s annual ...

Growing up in Soudah, his family did not have a television at home. “There were no distractions, just a simple village life,” remembered Ali. Outside of school, he spent most of his time working in ...

Explore the relics of failed settlements, doomed expeditions, and ancient Inuit history on Devon Island, one of the Arctic’s most unforgiving landscapes.

This story appears in the May 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine ... and even warming the globe’s climate. As a hungry world looks ahead to billions more mouths needing nitrogen-rich ...

Italy’s storied history and vibrant culture make it a hot spot for artistic expression, and every year sees the country host ...

filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer whose projects have taken him across the globe. He often works in challenging, hostile environments to collect footage of some of the world’s most ...

Historically, it’s rare for a storm to exceed 200mph—but early research suggests it might not be so uncommon in the near future.

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