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How 9 National Geographic Explorers Got Their Start
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Animals
- How to set up a bird feeder to attract your favorite speciesHow to set up a bird feeder to attract your favorite species
- What is causing a mysterious surge in Canadian turtle deathsWhat is causing a mysterious surge in Canadian turtle deaths
- Cow uses tools to scratch self in scientific firstCow uses tools to scratch self in scientific first
- These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinctionThese unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction
- Rare mountain gorilla twins just born: 'It’s kind of miraculous'Rare mountain gorilla twins just born: 'It’s kind of miraculous'
Environment
- 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
- A year after L.A.'s wildfires, survivors share their storiesA year after L.A.'s wildfires, survivors share their stories
History & Culture
- The world’s oldest rock art discovered in IndonesiaThe world’s oldest rock art discovered in Indonesia
- The greatest library in the world was built by this ruthless kingThe greatest library in the world was built by this ruthless king
- Can the basilica that inspired Notre Dame return to glory?Can the basilica that inspired Notre Dame return to glory?
- This Swiss region honors its heritage with a witch's ski raceThis Swiss region honors its heritage with a witch's ski race
Science
- 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
- How Gregor Mendel’s pea plant experiments created modern geneticsHow Gregor Mendel’s pea plant experiments created modern genetics
- Watch Artemis II roll out aboard the heaviest vehicle on EarthWatch Artemis II roll out aboard the heaviest vehicle on Earth
- Is it raining or snowing? Here's why that's complicated.Is it raining or snowing? Here's why that's complicated.
Travel
- Flying in 2026? Here’s how to find the cheapest flightsFlying in 2026? Here’s how to find the cheapest flights
- Cruise travel is changing—here are the biggest trends for 2026Cruise travel is changing—here are the biggest trends for 2026
- 7 reasons why Aomori should be on your Japan travel itinerary7 reasons why Aomori should be on your Japan travel itinerary
- These 7 retreats are perfect for night-sky watchingThese 7 retreats are perfect for night-sky watching