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James Cameron on the real science of Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron on the real science of Avatar: The Way of Water
Thousands of Buddhist temples filled this sacred skyline
Thousands of Buddhist temples filled this sacred skyline
‘Snakes’ on the moon? They could join our lunar mission.
‘Snakes’ on the moon? They could join our lunar mission.
A rare glimpse into the lives of Amazonian manatees
A rare glimpse into the lives of Amazonian manatees
How this iconic photo turned a reclusive cougar into a star
How this iconic photo turned a reclusive cougar into a star
Stay overnight at this lighthouse—a thrilling 32 miles out to sea
Stay overnight at this lighthouse—a thrilling 32 miles out to sea
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
What if you could combat aging and discover the full potential of the human body? With the help of world-class experts, family, and friends, Chris Hemsworth is embarking on a series of immense challenges to push himself to new limits and stop the diseases of old age before they take hold.
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Stay overnight at this lighthouse—a thrilling 32 miles out to sea
Stay overnight at this lighthouse—a thrilling 32 miles out to sea
The real winter soldiers behind the U.S.’s newest national monument
The real winter soldiers behind the U.S.’s newest national monument
See the beauty of Bhutan in a new cross-country trail
See the beauty of Bhutan in a new cross-country trail
This new trail is revealing the wonders of Armenia to the world
This new trail is revealing the wonders of Armenia to the world
Winter is coming. These trips help you embrace it—or escape it.
Winter is coming. These trips help you embrace it—or escape it.
The people behind the photography
Meet the people who are crucial in helping National Geographic’s photographers out in the field.
December 2022 Issue
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She took 522 ethereal forest photos. See which ones made the cut.
She took 522 ethereal forest photos. See which ones made the cut.
The story behind 9 of the photos from our Pictures of the Year
The story behind 9 of the photos from our Pictures of the YearVideo Story