Coronavirus Coverage
An intimate look at how the virus upended our lives
- From the November 2020 issue
An intimate look at how the virus upended our lives
Photographers in five countries show how COVID-19 became a painful, shared experience around the globe.
- U.S. Case Tracker
Where cases are growing and declining in America
The COVID-19 public health emergency will end this spring
See the DataPodcast: The Virus Hunter
Coronaviruses aren’t new. In this episode of our podcast, Overheard at National Geographic, we examine what it takes to find a treatment for coronaviruses and what that might mean for the future of COVID-19.
Resources for Families
Your family can still explore the world from your home. Visit Nat Geo Family for games, lesson plans, and more for you and your kids.
Dispatches
Our journalists are documenting life on the ground from communities around the world battling the pandemic.
Go Further
Animals
- These truffle-hunting dogs are advancing the science of fungiThese truffle-hunting dogs are advancing the science of fungi
- Invasive species are messing with the mating rituals of nativesInvasive species are messing with the mating rituals of natives
- How to set up a bird feeder to attract your favorite speciesHow to set up a bird feeder to attract your favorite species
Environment
- Scientists record coldest ocean temperature in Earth's historyScientists record coldest ocean temperature in Earth's history
- Inside spogomi, the growing competitive sport of picking up trashInside spogomi, the growing competitive sport of picking up trash
- The uncertain future of the world's most expensive spiceThe uncertain future of the world's most expensive spice
- A marine scientist explains why she eats seafood—even octopusA marine scientist explains why she eats seafood—even octopus
- What is black ice? The science behind the winter threatWhat is black ice? The science behind the winter threat
- See a ghost 'fairyland' forest reemerge in FloridaSee a ghost 'fairyland' forest reemerge in Florida
- Searching for life across the planet’s frigid frontiersSearching for life across the planet’s frigid frontiers
- Busting the 5 biggest myths about renewable energyBusting the 5 biggest myths about renewable energy
- How this photographer captured 129 portraits of fire survivorsHow this photographer captured 129 portraits of fire survivors
- How smart cities are being reinvented after natural disastersHow smart cities are being reinvented after natural disasters
- The industrial waste site that glitters like a glacierThe industrial waste site that glitters like a glacier
History & Culture
- Riffing with Mulatu Astatke, the king of Swinging AddisRiffing with Mulatu Astatke, the king of Swinging Addis
- The teen who refused to give up her seat on a segregated busThe teen who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus
- What the archaeologists of the future will discover about usWhat the archaeologists of the future will discover about us
- What is Imbolc? This Celtic festival welcomes spring—in FebruaryWhat is Imbolc? This Celtic festival welcomes spring—in February
Science
- How scientists are making the power of invisibility a realityHow scientists are making the power of invisibility a reality
- Scientists assemble the most detailed map of dark matter everScientists assemble the most detailed map of dark matter ever
- How breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patientsHow breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patients
- Inside the quest to build the ultimate nonalcoholic beerInside the quest to build the ultimate nonalcoholic beer
Travel
- Sparkling wine is having a moment in Brazil—here's whySparkling wine is having a moment in Brazil—here's why
- Want to see puffins? Then head to Scotland's wild Orkney IslandsWant to see puffins? Then head to Scotland's wild Orkney Islands
- Trace the journey of Spain's prized delicacy—jamón ibéricoTrace the journey of Spain's prized delicacy—jamón ibérico
- Plan a slow weekend in New York State’s Orange County
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