Two brand‑new National Geographic atlases just dropped—one reimagines modern maps, the other dives deep into environmental ...

Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's not aliens.) ...

They called it “the greatest book on earth”—so I bought it. Here’s what I found inside the most ambitious atlas ever published.

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and rivers.

Nat Geo says cannabis doubles cardiovascular risk, but their study has major gaps. We break down what's missing from their research.

National Geographic has announced that the nine-time Emmy Award-winning investigative series Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller will return for its highly anticipated new season on Saturday, July ...

Uncover the untold love story of astronaut Sally Ride. "Sally" premieres June 16 on National Geographic and the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

China plans to overtake the United States by building the world’s largest national park system, a network of wilderness bigger than Texas. Although China only created its first national park ...

How the Old Masters painted animals: dragonfly wings and butterfly dust A first-ever collaboration between the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian examines the birth of natural history.

Nikkolas Smith, the bestselling illustrator, has a new children's book that takes a look at the innovative, creative dawn of our species.

6 whisky distilleries to visit in Scotland this summer Whether you’re a single-malt connoisseur or whisky newbie, a distillery pilgrimage should be part of every Scottish trip.

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