People in the Bible
National Geographic explores notable biblical figures in our ongoing series People in the Bible, as part of our coverage of the history of the Bible and the search for sacred texts.
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Animals
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Environment
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- 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
History & Culture
- The female songwriter who saved Stevie Wonder's careerThe female songwriter who saved Stevie Wonder's career
- Why Maha Shivaratri is one of Hinduism’s holiest nightsWhy Maha Shivaratri is one of Hinduism’s holiest nights
- A rare glimpse of rural Japan more than 100 years agoA rare glimpse of rural Japan more than 100 years ago
Science
- The science behind some of the world’s fastest iceThe science behind some of the world’s fastest ice
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Travel
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