Travel Here’s why every foodie you know is heading to PeruNational Geographic - Alec JacobsonChefs in the Sacred Valley are coaxing world-class flavors from traditional Andean ingredients. Generations of travelers have come to Peru’s Sacred Valley, which stretches from Cusco northwest to Machu
Travel See why the world’s best subway lines are destinations unto themselvesNational Geographic - National Geographic StaffThese subterranean train rides are packed with striking architecture, historic sites, and surprising views. There are few better ways to feel like a local than to navigate a new city alongside its bustling
Apollo Missions Dear Columbia: Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins says thanksNational Geographic - Michael CollinsThe mission's command module pilot pays tribute to the spacecraft that kept him company on the moon's far side. This essay is an entry in our "Dear Spacecraft" series, where we ask writers, scientists,
Animals Where lions once ruled, they are now quietly disappearingNational Geographic - Olivia PrentzelThere are half as many African lions than there were 25 years ago. Conservation programs aim to protect the disappearing species by promoting human-lion cohabitation across the African savanna. For every
Greece How to get away from it all in GreeceNational Geographic - Christopher VourliasWhether your tastes skew toward Homer or Hollywood (think of those sparring Spartans in 300), you’ve likely encountered the Peloponnese, the peninsula at the southernmost tip of Greece that was the heart
Zambia Where lions are king: How to track the big cats in ZambiaNational Geographic - Starlight WilliamsWildlife conservationists are working to protect the lion population in southern Africa. Here’s how travelers can get involved. Lions are disappearing. With populations cut in half over the last 25 years,
Air Pollution How artificial intelligence can tackle climate changeNational Geographic - Jackie SnowThe biggest challenge on the planet might benefit from machine learning to help with solutions. Here are a just a few. Climate change is the biggest challenge facing the planet. It will need every solution
Apollo Missions Inside Apollo mission control, from the eyes of the first woman on the jobNational Geographic - Erin BlakemoreIn the 1960s and '70s, Poppy Northcutt planned the vital flight trajectories that got astronauts home from their missions to the moon. Poppy Northcutt was serious, preoccupied by the lunar landing plans
Humpback Whales Humpback whales make stunning comeback in southern AfricaNational Geographic - Dustin RenwickWhaling drove humpbacks in the region to near extinction. Now new survey data suggests there are far more than anyone expected. More than 30,000 humpback whales now splash across the western Indian Ocean,
Science This is our best look yet at the solar system's most volcanic objectNational Geographic - Robin George AndrewsA massive new report on Jupiter’s moon Io shows that the explosive world is even stranger than anyone expected. Roughly 40 years ago, the Voyager 1 spacecraft sailed past one of Jupiter’s large moons,
Volcanoes Magma found simmering under an 'extinct' volcano. Here's what that means.National Geographic - Maya Wei-HaasNew analysis provides a stunning peek into the inner workings—and potential hazards—of volcanoes thought to have long ago gone quiet. Lush rolling hills cradle the still waters of Romania’s Saint Anne
Environment How to feed the world without destroying the planetNational Geographic - Stephen LeahyThe world’s population will hit 10 billion in 2050. A new report offers solutions for how more food can be grown sustainably. Ensuring healthy diets for an expected global population of nearly 10 billion
Wastewater Earthquakes near oil fields could persist long after drilling stopsNational Geographic - Sarah GibbensThe dense, salty water produced as a byproduct of oil and gas operations can stress fault lines even when operations cease, new research shows. Water left over from oil and natural gas production may the
Travel Russian secrets? Here’s the ultimate Moscow itineraryNational Geographic - Aanchal AnandTour architectural wonders, discover Soviet history, and savor local flavors in this gold-domed city. Moscow is a city where the past and the future live side by side. Here you will find everything from
Science Why the Apollo missions made Florida synonymous with spaceNational Geographic - Catherine ZuckermanLaunch safety and orbital dynamics played key roles in turning a sleepy 72-mile stretch east of Orlando into the nation's Space Coast. In 1961, a sleepy strip of Florida’s eastern coastline got a wake-up
Lunar Eclipse See a lunar eclipse on the Apollo 11 launch anniversaryNational Geographic - Andrew FazekasLucky sky-watchers will see the moon fall into partial darkness on the same night as the 50th anniversary of the start of the historic mission. On July 16, 1969, the crew of the Apollo 11 mission launched
Ethiopia A storyteller chronicles the mass migrations that define our ageNational Geographic - Paul SalopekPaul Salopek is tracing humankind’s footsteps out of Africa, giving voice on the way to migrants who are part of history's largest diaspora. For nearly seven years I have been walking with migrants. In
Environment ‘Off-the-charts’ heat to affect millions in U.S. in coming decadesNational Geographic - Stephen LeahyWithin 60 years, hot days in the U.S. could be so intense that the current heat index can’t measure them. In less than 20 years, millions of people in the United States could be exposed to dangerous “off-the-charts”
Bangalore India’s water crisis could be helped by better building, planningNational Geographic - Arati Kumar-RaoSevere drought threatens the country, and poor infrastructure is making it worse. But there are potential solutions. Once the wettest place on Earth, Cherrapunji, a town in northeastern India, has faced
Gordon Ramsay How to explore the world like Gordon RamsayNational Geographic - Brooke SabinOne chef, six delicious destinations: Travel tips from the culinary adventurer’s new National Geographic series. It’s no secret that Gordon Ramsay has a taste for adventure. But even this daring chef beyond
Goats Goats can perceive each other’s emotions from their voicesNational Geographic - Natasha DalyNew research shows that goats can hear subtle emotional changes in goats’ calls, furthering our understanding about how animals perceive the world. How animals perceive the world around them is still mystery
Volcanoes This is now the world's largest volcano, geologists sayNational Geographic - Robin George AndrewsA fresh look at the underwater mountain Tamu Massif shows that it no longer holds the record, since it may not be a volcano at all. In 2013, a team of scientists rocked geology fans when they reported
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Everything to know about Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkNational Geographic - National Geographic StaffOne of the most popular attractions on the Big Island, the park offers some of the best volcano viewing in the world. Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is like stepping
Science Alien moon likely seen forming in first-of-its-kind pictureNational Geographic - Nadia DrakeA dusty shroud around a far-off planet may represent the humble beginnings of a brand-new moon. In a possible first, a giant, faraway planet may have been caught in the act of growing moons. Seen in an
Babies Bats regurgitate nectar for their babies—a new discoveryNational Geographic - Mary BatesMany animal mothers have evolved unusual ways to feed their offspring, sometimes even sacrificing their own lives. Any human mom can attest that keeping a baby fed and happy can be a Herculean task. That’s
Giraffes Masai giraffes declared endangeredNational Geographic - Rachel FobarThe subspecies in Kenya and Tanzania has declined by nearly 50 percent in the last 30 years, largely because of poaching and changes in land use. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN),
French Polynesia 9 Bastille Day bashes that celebrate French cultureNational GeographicWhen a riotous group of revolutionaries stormed Paris’s Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, it was the first true populist uprising in France. The successful pushback against the aristocratic elites ushered
Travel 5 stellar ways to see Florida’s Space CoastNational Geographic - Terry WardDiscover a constellation of cool sites on this historic coastline near Orlando. Most travelers to Florida’s Space Coast center their itineraries on the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, especially
Environment New Orleans braces for major flooding from Tropical Storm BarryNational Geographic - Stephen LeahyA trifecta of dangerous conditions has primed southern Louisiana for an onslaught of flooding as the first big storm of 2019 approaches the coast. Barry, the first storm of the 2019 hurricane season, expected
Michigan State University The sticky problem of plastic wrapNational Geographic - Sarah GibbensIt may save your sandwich, but plastic wrap pollutes the planet. Is there a better solution? This article was created in partnership with the National Geographic Society. The slick, transparent film we
Travel Here’s why every foodie you know is heading to PeruNational Geographic - Alec JacobsonChefs in the Sacred Valley are coaxing world-class flavors from traditional Andean ingredients. Generations of travelers have come to Peru’s Sacred Valley, which stretches from Cusco northwest to Machu
Travel See why the world’s best subway lines are destinations unto themselvesNational Geographic - National Geographic StaffThese subterranean train rides are packed with striking architecture, historic sites, and surprising views. There are few better ways to feel like a local than to navigate a new city alongside its bustling
Apollo Missions Dear Columbia: Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins says thanksNational Geographic - Michael CollinsThe mission's command module pilot pays tribute to the spacecraft that kept him company on the moon's far side. This essay is an entry in our "Dear Spacecraft" series, where we ask writers, scientists,
Animals Where lions once ruled, they are now quietly disappearingNational Geographic - Olivia PrentzelThere are half as many African lions than there were 25 years ago. Conservation programs aim to protect the disappearing species by promoting human-lion cohabitation across the African savanna. For every
Greece How to get away from it all in GreeceNational Geographic - Christopher VourliasWhether your tastes skew toward Homer or Hollywood (think of those sparring Spartans in 300), you’ve likely encountered the Peloponnese, the peninsula at the southernmost tip of Greece that was the heart
Zambia Where lions are king: How to track the big cats in ZambiaNational Geographic - Starlight WilliamsWildlife conservationists are working to protect the lion population in southern Africa. Here’s how travelers can get involved. Lions are disappearing. With populations cut in half over the last 25 years,
Air Pollution How artificial intelligence can tackle climate changeNational Geographic - Jackie SnowThe biggest challenge on the planet might benefit from machine learning to help with solutions. Here are a just a few. Climate change is the biggest challenge facing the planet. It will need every solution
Apollo Missions Inside Apollo mission control, from the eyes of the first woman on the jobNational Geographic - Erin BlakemoreIn the 1960s and '70s, Poppy Northcutt planned the vital flight trajectories that got astronauts home from their missions to the moon. Poppy Northcutt was serious, preoccupied by the lunar landing plans
Humpback Whales Humpback whales make stunning comeback in southern AfricaNational Geographic - Dustin RenwickWhaling drove humpbacks in the region to near extinction. Now new survey data suggests there are far more than anyone expected. More than 30,000 humpback whales now splash across the western Indian Ocean,
Science This is our best look yet at the solar system's most volcanic objectNational Geographic - Robin George AndrewsA massive new report on Jupiter’s moon Io shows that the explosive world is even stranger than anyone expected. Roughly 40 years ago, the Voyager 1 spacecraft sailed past one of Jupiter’s large moons,
Volcanoes Magma found simmering under an 'extinct' volcano. Here's what that means.National Geographic - Maya Wei-HaasNew analysis provides a stunning peek into the inner workings—and potential hazards—of volcanoes thought to have long ago gone quiet. Lush rolling hills cradle the still waters of Romania’s Saint Anne
Environment How to feed the world without destroying the planetNational Geographic - Stephen LeahyThe world’s population will hit 10 billion in 2050. A new report offers solutions for how more food can be grown sustainably. Ensuring healthy diets for an expected global population of nearly 10 billion
Wastewater Earthquakes near oil fields could persist long after drilling stopsNational Geographic - Sarah GibbensThe dense, salty water produced as a byproduct of oil and gas operations can stress fault lines even when operations cease, new research shows. Water left over from oil and natural gas production may the
Travel Russian secrets? Here’s the ultimate Moscow itineraryNational Geographic - Aanchal AnandTour architectural wonders, discover Soviet history, and savor local flavors in this gold-domed city. Moscow is a city where the past and the future live side by side. Here you will find everything from
Science Why the Apollo missions made Florida synonymous with spaceNational Geographic - Catherine ZuckermanLaunch safety and orbital dynamics played key roles in turning a sleepy 72-mile stretch east of Orlando into the nation's Space Coast. In 1961, a sleepy strip of Florida’s eastern coastline got a wake-up
Lunar Eclipse See a lunar eclipse on the Apollo 11 launch anniversaryNational Geographic - Andrew FazekasLucky sky-watchers will see the moon fall into partial darkness on the same night as the 50th anniversary of the start of the historic mission. On July 16, 1969, the crew of the Apollo 11 mission launched
Ethiopia A storyteller chronicles the mass migrations that define our ageNational Geographic - Paul SalopekPaul Salopek is tracing humankind’s footsteps out of Africa, giving voice on the way to migrants who are part of history's largest diaspora. For nearly seven years I have been walking with migrants. In
Environment ‘Off-the-charts’ heat to affect millions in U.S. in coming decadesNational Geographic - Stephen LeahyWithin 60 years, hot days in the U.S. could be so intense that the current heat index can’t measure them. In less than 20 years, millions of people in the United States could be exposed to dangerous “off-the-charts”
Bangalore India’s water crisis could be helped by better building, planningNational Geographic - Arati Kumar-RaoSevere drought threatens the country, and poor infrastructure is making it worse. But there are potential solutions. Once the wettest place on Earth, Cherrapunji, a town in northeastern India, has faced
Gordon Ramsay How to explore the world like Gordon RamsayNational Geographic - Brooke SabinOne chef, six delicious destinations: Travel tips from the culinary adventurer’s new National Geographic series. It’s no secret that Gordon Ramsay has a taste for adventure. But even this daring chef beyond
Goats Goats can perceive each other’s emotions from their voicesNational Geographic - Natasha DalyNew research shows that goats can hear subtle emotional changes in goats’ calls, furthering our understanding about how animals perceive the world. How animals perceive the world around them is still mystery
Volcanoes This is now the world's largest volcano, geologists sayNational Geographic - Robin George AndrewsA fresh look at the underwater mountain Tamu Massif shows that it no longer holds the record, since it may not be a volcano at all. In 2013, a team of scientists rocked geology fans when they reported
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Everything to know about Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkNational Geographic - National Geographic StaffOne of the most popular attractions on the Big Island, the park offers some of the best volcano viewing in the world. Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is like stepping
Science Alien moon likely seen forming in first-of-its-kind pictureNational Geographic - Nadia DrakeA dusty shroud around a far-off planet may represent the humble beginnings of a brand-new moon. In a possible first, a giant, faraway planet may have been caught in the act of growing moons. Seen in an
Babies Bats regurgitate nectar for their babies—a new discoveryNational Geographic - Mary BatesMany animal mothers have evolved unusual ways to feed their offspring, sometimes even sacrificing their own lives. Any human mom can attest that keeping a baby fed and happy can be a Herculean task. That’s
Giraffes Masai giraffes declared endangeredNational Geographic - Rachel FobarThe subspecies in Kenya and Tanzania has declined by nearly 50 percent in the last 30 years, largely because of poaching and changes in land use. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN),
French Polynesia 9 Bastille Day bashes that celebrate French cultureNational GeographicWhen a riotous group of revolutionaries stormed Paris’s Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, it was the first true populist uprising in France. The successful pushback against the aristocratic elites ushered
Travel 5 stellar ways to see Florida’s Space CoastNational Geographic - Terry WardDiscover a constellation of cool sites on this historic coastline near Orlando. Most travelers to Florida’s Space Coast center their itineraries on the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, especially
Environment New Orleans braces for major flooding from Tropical Storm BarryNational Geographic - Stephen LeahyA trifecta of dangerous conditions has primed southern Louisiana for an onslaught of flooding as the first big storm of 2019 approaches the coast. Barry, the first storm of the 2019 hurricane season, expected
Michigan State University The sticky problem of plastic wrapNational Geographic - Sarah GibbensIt may save your sandwich, but plastic wrap pollutes the planet. Is there a better solution? This article was created in partnership with the National Geographic Society. The slick, transparent film we
