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The real samurai behind the legend of Miyamoto Musashi
The real samurai behind the legend of Miyamoto Musashi
This tiny town played a big role in the birth of the U.S. Navy
This tiny town played a big role in the birth of the U.S. Navy
These women voted before suffrage—on a technicality
These women voted before suffrage—on a technicality
Science fiction's ‘warp drive’ is speeding closer to reality
Science fiction's ‘warp drive’ is speeding closer to reality
How a cordyceps fungus turns ants into ‘zombies’
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- Hostile Planet
How a cordyceps fungus turns ants into ‘zombies’
The Rise of Adult ADHD
A National Geographic exploration of new research that is upending old notions about who the condition affects—and how those diagnosed with it can thrive. Learn more.
- How doctors are suddenly diagnosing adults with ADHDHow doctors are suddenly diagnosing adults with ADHD
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth takes on three epic challenges to explore science-backed ways to improve our health. He learns to drum for a brain-boosting, surprise stadium gig, climbs a frozen 600-foot wall to explore the benefits of breaking out of our comfort zones, and embraces brutal Special Forces pain training in South Korea—all to discover how we can live longer, better lives.
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This tiny town played a big role in the birth of the U.S. Navy
This tiny town played a big role in the birth of the U.S. Navy
In this Canadian province grown-ups can dig up dinosaur fossils
In this Canadian province grown-ups can dig up dinosaur fossils
Rhythm and religion keep history alive in this Brazilian city
Rhythm and religion keep history alive in this Brazilian city
This cozy mountain village is Colorado’s best-kept secret
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- Here Not There
This cozy mountain village is Colorado’s best-kept secret
October 2025 Issue
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The world's tallest mountain? It might not be what you think
The world's tallest mountain? It might not be what you think
How Jackie Kennedy saved an iconic ancient Egyptian temple
How Jackie Kennedy saved an iconic ancient Egyptian temple
'I want to live to be 100.' Longevity lessons from sports icons
'I want to live to be 100.' Longevity lessons from sports icons
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