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How smart cities are being reinvented after natural disasters
How smart cities are being reinvented after natural disasters
This asteroid is spilling secrets about how life on Earth began
This asteroid is spilling secrets about how life on Earth began
How sunken ceramics ushered in a new era for archaeology
How sunken ceramics ushered in a new era for archaeology
The mystery man who claimed to be Marie-Antoinette’s son
The mystery man who claimed to be Marie-Antoinette’s son
What your grip strength reveals about how long you’ll live
What your grip strength reveals about how long you’ll live
Why scientists want to turn the moon into a gas station
Why scientists want to turn the moon into a gas station
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- How sunken ceramics ushered in a new era for archaeologyHow sunken ceramics ushered in a new era for archaeology
- How this 100-year-old sun compass unlocked polar explorationHow this 100-year-old sun compass unlocked polar exploration
- A harrowing tale of the first Americans to summit EverestA harrowing tale of the first Americans to summit Everest
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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Dark sky retreats are on the rise—here's where to take one
Dark sky retreats are on the rise—here's where to take one
Big adventures, small ships—26 of the best voyages to book for 2026
Big adventures, small ships—26 of the best voyages to book for 2026
Deep in polar bear territory: Greenland's eastern fjords
Deep in polar bear territory: Greenland's eastern fjords
A guide to Cambridge, the historic UK university city
A guide to Cambridge, the historic UK university city
Sydney's food scene is booming—here's what to try now
Sydney's food scene is booming—here's what to try now
BEST OF THE WORLD 2026
Here are the year’s must-visit destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and adventurers. Learn more.
- This Silk Road city is stepping out of the shadows in 2026This Silk Road city is stepping out of the shadows in 2026
- Love food? Here’s why Manila is the place to go in 2026.Love food? Here’s why Manila is the place to go in 2026.
- Go beyond French Canada and explore a different side of QuébecGo beyond French Canada and explore a different side of Québec
- Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026Why Spain’s Basque Country is the place to go in 2026
- Portugal’s history comes alive in this little-known townPortugal’s history comes alive in this little-known town
- This Nordic city is finally getting its moment to shine in 2026This Nordic city is finally getting its moment to shine in 2026
- Why Vancouver is the outdoorsy escape you should take in 2026Why Vancouver is the outdoorsy escape you should take in 2026
- Why you should visit Türkiye’s Black Sea coast in 2026Why you should visit Türkiye’s Black Sea coast in 2026
- Why Pittsburgh is one of America’s most underrated citiesWhy Pittsburgh is one of America’s most underrated cities
- Colombia's 'city of eternal spring' is blooming in 2026Colombia's 'city of eternal spring' is blooming in 2026
- Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026
- Why Oklahoma’s Route 66 is the ultimate American road tripWhy Oklahoma’s Route 66 is the ultimate American road trip
- Hull, Yorkshire—an English port town with a defiant spiritHull, Yorkshire—an English port town with a defiant spirit
- Everyone wants to visit South Korea now—and so should youEveryone wants to visit South Korea now—and so should you
- Yamagata Prefecture might just be Japan’s best-kept secretYamagata Prefecture might just be Japan’s best-kept secret
- Witness an incredible wildlife win at this Rwandan parkWitness an incredible wildlife win at this Rwandan park
- Why 2026 is the year to explore Morocco’s understated capitalWhy 2026 is the year to explore Morocco’s understated capital
- This Australian park tells an ancient—and sacred—storyThis Australian park tells an ancient—and sacred—story
- Fiji: A sustainable island paradise in the South PacificFiji: A sustainable island paradise in the South Pacific
- Why Oaxaca’s coast is Mexico’s next breakout regionWhy Oaxaca’s coast is Mexico’s next breakout region
- Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026
Inside the world's biggest pilgrimage for the Virgin Mary
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Inside the world's biggest pilgrimage for the Virgin Mary
Millions of faithful descend on Mexico City each year, at first by bike or by foot and then often crawling on their knees in honor, to behold Our Virgin of Guadalupe.January 2026 Issue
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A year after L.A.'s wildfires, survivors share their stories
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- Seeking solutions for a healthier ocean in 15 photosSeeking solutions for a healthier ocean in 15 photos
- Enric Sala is helping heal the ocean one marine reserve at a timeEnric Sala is helping heal the ocean one marine reserve at a time