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The surprising story of how the Philippines came to Virginia
The surprising story of how the Philippines came to Virginia
Hundreds of dogs died in Virginia before the USDA acted
Hundreds of dogs died in Virginia before the USDA acted
New therapies revolutionize treatment for hard-to-heal wounds
New therapies revolutionize treatment for hard-to-heal wounds
How long does COVID-19 linger in your body?
How long does COVID-19 linger in your body?
Shades of dark: the story of night photography
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Capturing the ‘essence of touch' amid a pandemic
Capturing the ‘essence of touch' amid a pandemic
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Explorer: The Last Tepui

    The Disney+ Earth Day special from National Geographic, 'Explorer: The Last Tepui,' follows elite climber Alex Honnold ('Free Solo') and an elite climbing team as they attempt to climb up a sheer cliff and deliver a renowned scientist to the top of a tepui to search for undiscovered species.
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    The surprising story of how the Philippines came to Virginia
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    Discover the natural wonders along Georgia’s coast
    Discover the natural wonders along Georgia’s coast
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    Bringing the dead to life
    Is it possible to visualize a 1,200-year-old Peruvian queen or a medieval murder victim? Using forensic facial reconstruction, history “detective” Oscar Nilsson re-creates what the long dead looked like when they walked the Earth.
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    Panda Lake

    Tourists visit Panda Lake in China's Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve in this image from our photography archives.

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    June 2022 Issue

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    How this feline became the biggest comeback in cat conservation
    How this feline became the biggest comeback in cat conservation
    Descending into one of the deepest caves on Earth
    Descending into one of the deepest caves on Earth
    Philippines' reefs are some of the most vibrant—but in peril
    Philippines' reefs are some of the most vibrant—but in peril
    Climate change comes for a favorite summer pastime: fishing
    Climate change comes for a favorite summer pastime: fishing
    These artists transform garbage into garb to take a stand
    These artists transform garbage into garb to take a stand
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