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How breathing in wildfire smoke affects the body
How breathing in wildfire smoke affects the body
What is cyclospora? Here’s how the parasite spreads
What is cyclospora? Here’s how the parasite spreads
The real science behind the myth in The Odyssey
The real science behind the myth in The Odyssey
Were these ancient Egyptian royals actually warrior princesses?
Were these ancient Egyptian royals actually warrior princesses?

Animals

Secrets of the Bees

National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees, which are among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing its hidden world. With more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.
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Follow Winnie-the-Pooh’s trail in the real Hundred Acre Wood
Follow Winnie-the-Pooh’s trail in the real Hundred Acre Wood
See America’s most iconic rivers on these 5 scenic cruises
See America’s most iconic rivers on these 5 scenic cruises
How you can still explore the ancient city of Troy
How you can still explore the ancient city of Troy
The Middle East's smallest state has some of the region's best food
The Middle East's smallest state has some of the region's best food

July 2026 Issue

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In This Issue

Inside National Geographic’s brand-new Museum of Exploration
Inside National Geographic’s brand-new Museum of Exploration
Can these tiny insects stop the next wildlife pandemic?
Can these tiny insects stop the next wildlife pandemic?
Giving koalas a new shot at survival
Giving koalas a new shot at survival
Searching for one of the world’s most beautiful snakes
Searching for one of the world’s most beautiful snakes
On the trail of the world’s best mummy sleuths
On the trail of the world’s best mummy sleuths
This isn’t outer space—yet
This isn’t outer space—yet

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