June 2022 Issue

These artists transform garbage into garb to take a stand

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, artists’ creations protest the country’s plight as a dump for global waste.

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How the U.S. Midwest is Latin American

The secret behind lily pad strength and other science news

This Himalayan hike skims the clouds—without Everest crowds

4 eco-friendly ways to keep pests out of your yard

For Atlantic horseshoe crabs, love is a battlefield

Descending into one of the deepest caves on Earth

Capturing the ‘essence of touch' amid a pandemic

National Geographic photographer Lynn Johnson likes to document challenging subjects, so she took the time to get personal with a mother and child for the June cover.

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June 2022 Issue

The audacious science pushing the boundaries of human touch

Why it’s important to explore the science of touch

Philippines' reefs are some of the most vibrant—but in peril

How this golden-eyed feline made a comeback

Climate change comes for a favorite summer pastime: fishing