Play buttonNASA First 'marsquake' detected by NASA landerNational Geographic - Maya Wei-HaasScience & Innovation It's the first tremor on the red planet ever recorded—and almost certainly not the last. Science & Innovation 5 Minute Read By Maya Wei-Haas and Michael Greshko NASA's InSight Mars
Play buttonAnimals Watch liveNational Geographic - Natasha DalyAnimals A Canada goose pair has laid eggs in National Geographic’s courtyard. Hatching is imminent. 2 Minute Read By Natasha Daly At National Geographic, we cover wildlife stories from all over the world.
Animals In Cambodia, giant turtles come back from the brinkNational Geographic - Stefan LovgrenAnimalsWonders of the Mekong Once believed to be extinct in Cambodia, Cantor’s giant soft-shell turtle is finally recovering. AnimalsWonders of the Mekong 5 Minute Read By Stefan Lovgren It was late last
The Arctic A warming Arctic could cost the world trillions of dollarsNational Geographic - Stephen LeahyEnvironment New science warns that melting ice and permafrost could set off feedback loops that make climate change worse. 3 Minute Read By Stephen Leahy Scientists have long warned that climate change
Volcanoes Discover the best places to witness the wonder of volcanoesNational Geographic - Katie KnorovskyTravelTraveler Magazine A National Geographic explorer gives tips on how to see some of the planet’s most dynamic destinations. 2 Minute Read By Katie Knorovsky “To me, volcanoes are the most tangible
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s latest violence underscores the need for national healingNational Geographic - Robert DraperCulture & History A journalist who has covered the South Asian country’s brutal civil war and fragile peace reflects on the cycle of vengeance—and the need to build a unified national identity. 4 Minute
Climate Change Inequality is decreasing between countries—but climate change is slowing progressNational Geographic - Alejandra BorundaEnvironmentEarth Day Forecasts have painted a difficult picture for the future. But one new study argues that climate change has already imposed an economic penalty on many countries. 5 Minute Read By
Animals How do we decide which species are endangered or threatened?National Geographic - Douglas MainAnimalsEarth Day To protect species, experts must first classify their risk of extinction. Here's how the complicated process works. 5 Minute Read By Douglas Main When it comes to wildlife conservation,
Climate Change Why looking at Earth from above is our most critical space missionNational Geographic - Michael E. MannScience & InnovationStarstruck Climate scientist Michael Mann muses on seminal weather satellite NOAA-20—and what the perspective from space teaches us about our home. 5 Minute Read By Michael E. Mann
Plastic Grocery stores are packed with plastic. Some are changing.National Geographic - Alejandra BorundaEnvironmentPlanet or Plastic? Food packaging makes up a huge proportion of plastic waste in the U.S. Some stores are beginning to wean themselves off it. 6 Minute Read By Alejandra Borunda This article
'Lost' book of exquisite scientific drawings rediscovered after 190 yearsNational Geographic - Czerne ReidScience & Innovation Decades of searching uncovered the brilliantly illustrated plants and detailed notes made by a U.S. woman living in Cuba in the 1800s. Science & Innovation 5 Minute Read By Czerne
Recycling This island is going trash free—by recycling all of its wasteNational Geographic - Karen GunnEnvironmentPlanet or Plastic? The Danish island of Bornholm has an aging incinerator that will soon need replacement. Instead, the local government is adopting a totally new system. 6 Minute Read By Karen
Joel Sartore Meet the critically endangered pig with a rockstar mohawkNational Geographic - Christine Dell'AmoreAnimalsLast of the Wild Nearly obliterated due to deforestation, the Visayan warty pig is slowly bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts. 4 Minute Read By Christine Dell'Amore If all goes well, an
New Zealand New Zealand's Maori River is a legal person. How will it use its voice?National Geographic
British Columbia Tree planting is a rite of passage for young CanadiansNational Geographic - Laurence Butet-RocheCulture & HistoryPicture Stories “It’s an experience that is hard to put in words.” A photographer reflects on how the excruciating work prepared her for a career covering conflict. 3 Minute Read By Laurence
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
