Climbing In the wake of tragedy, climbers pay homage to David LamaNational Geographic - Andrew BisharatExploration & Adventure An avalanche claimed the lives of three of the world's most elite alpinists, among them National Geographic Adventurer of the Year David Lama. 7 Minute Read By Andrew Bisharat avalanche
Half of all land must be kept in a natural state to protect EarthNational Geographic - Stephen LeahyEnvironment New science says land conservation must double by 2030 to prevent dangerous warming and unravelling of ecosystems. 4 Minute Read By Stephen Leahy This article was created in partnership with
Uganda How sustainable plantations help save Uganda’s decimated forestsNational Geographic - Rachel LinkEnvironmentShort Film Showcase Sustainable forestry is helping the country electrify, cutting down on firewood use—and providing livelihoods. EnvironmentShort Film Showcase 1 Minute Read By Rachel Link
Ebola The world's second-biggest Ebola outbreak is still raging. Here's why.National Geographic - Nadia DrakeScience & InnovationThe Hot Zone Despite a coordinated response and a vaccine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s struggle with the deadly virus seems to have no quick end in sight. Science & InnovationThe
Passover The very ancient Passover of one of the smallest religions in the worldNational Geographic - Kristin RomeyCulture & History For thousands of years, the tiny Samaritan community has observed Passover according to its biblical laws. 3 Minute Read By Kristin Romey Samaritans are one of the world’s smallest religious
Boats A boat made from plastic is one solution to a global problemNational Geographic - Rachel LinkEnvironmentShort Film Showcase One group of local fisherman in Kenya are building a boat entirely from plastic waste to raise awareness about marine plastic pollution. EnvironmentShort Film Showcase 1
Brazil Brazil slashes funding to scientists. The planet may suffer.National Geographic - Shannon SimsEnvironment The country’s controversial president is cutting funding for research and academia, putting natural wonders like the Amazon at greater risk, critics say. 5 Minute Read By Shannon Sims This
Frogs How ‘scrotum frog’ poachers became their protectorsNational Geographic - Rachel FobarAnimalsWildlife Watch Peruvian women are selling handicrafts inspired by the endangered Lake Titicaca water frog. 5 Minute Read By Rachel Fobar As if its nickname, “scrotum frog,” isn’t bad enough, the
Parks Canada Three top mountain climbers presumed dead in avalancheNational Geographic - Andrew BisharatExploration & Adventure The alpinists are among the most accomplished of their generation. 3 Minute Read By Andrew Bisharat An avalanche swept down the east side of 10,810-foot Howse Peak on the Icefields
Earthquakes Every three minutes, an earthquake strikes in CaliforniaNational Geographic - Maya Wei-HaasScience & Innovation A comprehensive new catalog that factors in "hidden" quakes is helping scientists better understand the planet's tectonic activity. 5 Minute Read By Maya Wei-Haas By the time you reading
National Parks A guide to Olympic National ParkNational GeographicTravel Sweeping across Washington State, its uniquely stunning landscapes have earned it World Heritage status. 3 Minute Read One of the most primeval parts of the lower 48 states, Olympic National Park
Jesus Behind one of the largest Holy Week processions in Latin AmericaNational Geographic - Alice DriverCulture & History After a 132-year ban, the Brotherhood of Nazarenes is reviving their traditions. Culture & History 4 Minute Read By Alice Driver Photographs by Alejandra Rajal If anything, you can see
Fish Searching for the world's last remaining sawfishNational Geographic - Anne CasselmanAnimals To save them, scientists must first find them. 8 Minute Read By Anne Casselman Mario Espinoza has dedicated years of his life to saving a fish he has yet to see for himself in Costa Rica’s waters.
Glaciers Flash floods threaten more people than thought, as ice dams meltNational Geographic - Robin George AndrewsEnvironment With climate change, ice holding back glacial lakes is melting faster in the Himalayan Tibetan Plateau, threatening downstream communities. 4 Minute Read By Robin George Andrews This article
Plastic The beauty industry generates a lot of plastic waste. Can it change?National Geographic - Alejandra BorundaEnvironmentPlanet or Plastic? Shampoo, lotion, deodorant: They all come swathed in plastic. But some companies are trying to change that. 8 Minute Read By Alejandra Borunda This article was created in
Ancient History 'Beer diplomacy' practiced in ancient empire’s dying days, artifacts revealNational Geographic - Megan GannonCulture & History A study of drinking vessels smashed after a party almost 1,000 years ago show how Peru's Wari kingdom brought high-level festivities to the edges of their crumbling empire. 5 Minute By
Animals Meet the bilby, Australia's own 'Easter bunny'National Geographic - Annie RothAnimalsWeird & Wild The greater bilby, a threatened marsupial with rabbit-like ears, digs burrows that provide habitat for dozens of species, a new study says. 3 Minute Read By Annie Roth Australia’s “Easter
Hawaii Extinct flower rediscovered in Hawaii, via dronesNational Geographic - Kristen PopeEnvironment A rare cliff-dwelling flower that was thought eliminated has been found by scientists in Kauai. 2 Minute Read By Kristen Pope This article was created in partnership with the National Geographic
Travel Explore 10 amazing river trips in North American parksNational GeographicTravel By cruise ship or kayak, river journeys offer a novel way to explore these natural spaces. 3 Minute Read Rivers knit ecosystems together, providing some of the best widlife watching around—and adrenaline-fueled
Polar Bears This new species of ancient carnivore was bigger than a polar bearNational Geographic - Catherine ZuckermanScience & Innovation About 22 million years ago, Simbakubwa was a fierce predator that “had lots of blades,” paleontologists report. 4 Minute Read By Catherine Zuckerman The handful of mysterious fossils
Plastic bag bans are spreading. But are they truly effective?National Geographic - Laura ParkerEnvironmentPlanet or Plastic? Kenya has the strictest penalties for bag use, but the consumer alternatives to plastic have come with growing pains. 6 Minute Read By Laura Parker This article was created
Neurophilosophy Pig brains partially revived hours after death—what it means for peopleNational Geographic - Michael GreshkoScience & Innovation In a feat sure to fire up ethical and philosophical debate, a new system has restored circulation and oxygen flow to a dead mammal brain. Science & Innovation 8 Minute Read By Michael
Animals Why oysters close on the full moon—and more odd lunar effects on animalsNational Geographic - Douglas MainAnimalsWeird & Wild New research shows that the moon has unexpected and fascinating impacts on marine animals, from oysters to worms to plankton. 4 Minute Read By Douglas Main A full moon is looming—and
Climbing Rock climbing will be a 2020 Olympic sport. Here’s what to expect.National Geographic - Freddie WilkinsonExploration & Adventure Climbers are eager to see how the sport—and Olympic format—will change with time. 6 Minute Read By Freddie Wilkinson Last weekend, 450 of the world’s best rock climbers convened
Sweden A breathtaking race with one of Sweden's best jockeysNational Geographic - Rachel LinkCulture & HistoryShort Film Showcase With over 10,000 races under his belt, jockey Per Anders Gråberg handles the curves of the track like a Formula One driver in this equally risky profession. Culture
Travel Step into Impressionist paintings on this French tourNational GeographicTravel During spring, walk across the Japanese bridge in Monet's water garden. 2 Minute Read The Impressionists acquired their name from a painting by Claude Monet. It is called “Impressionism, Sunrise,”
Cathedrals Why history says Notre Dame will rise againNational Geographic - Kristin RomeyCulture & History While the fate of many of its relics remains unclear, the past points to the cathedral’s future role as a spiritual and civic center. 3 Minute Read By Kristin Romey On a spring day in
Notre Dame Cathedral Many historic icons face same threats as Notre DameNational Geographic - Erin BlakemoreCulture & History Hundreds of cultural sites cherished around the world are unprepared for fires and similar dangers, experts warn. 3 Minute Read By Erin Blakemore As France’s most famous cathedral burned,
Birdwatching Why this owl raised a duckling as its ownNational Geographic - Jason BittelAnimalsWeird & Wild Wood duck parents don't put all their eggs in one basket—as brood parasites, they place some of their eggs in other birds' nests. 3 Minute Read By Jason Bittel “Oh, we have an owl This
Plastic Plastic in the North Atlantic has tripled since the 1960sNational Geographic - Sarah GibbensEnvironmentPlanet or Plastic? A scientific study measuring plankton accidentally recorded a decades-long rise in plastic pollution. 2 Minute Read By Sarah Gibbens This article was created in partnership
