May 2022 Issue
Special Issue: Saving Forests
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Why forests are our best chance for survival in a warming world
Trees provide habitats, resources, and refuge, and they help absorb fossil fuels’ carbon emissions. They are also at profound risk, but there's still time to act.
See the remarkable richness of life in Europe’s old-growth forests
See the remarkable richness of life in Europe’s old-growth forests
A photographer ventures into the woods to document the beauty, value, and fragility of these wonderlands that are still standing tall.Latest Issues
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Animals
- Ants make ‘milk’? This new discovery took scientists by surpriseAnts make ‘milk’? This new discovery took scientists by surprise
- 3 takeaways from CITES, the world’s leading wildlife summit3 takeaways from CITES, the world’s leading wildlife summit
- This parasite can manipulate the minds of animals—and humansThis parasite can manipulate the minds of animals—and humans
- How this owl detects prey hiding under mounds of snowHow this owl detects prey hiding under mounds of snow
- Can you tax a cow’s burps? New Zealand will be the first to try.Can you tax a cow’s burps? New Zealand will be the first to try.
- These animals can freeze solid in winter. Here’s how they survive.These animals can freeze solid in winter. Here’s how they survive.
- Cambodian wildlife official arrested for monkey smugglingCambodian wildlife official arrested for monkey smuggling
- The poaching problem the world isn't paying attention toThe poaching problem the world isn't paying attention to
- This spider web is strong enough for a bird to sit onThis spider web is strong enough for a bird to sit on
- How the global donkey skin trade may spread deadly diseasesHow the global donkey skin trade may spread deadly diseases
- How this Nat Geo Explorer faces danger with confidence
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Environment
- See industrial relics reimagined as amusement parksSee industrial relics reimagined as amusement parks
- More rainbows are in our future—and that’s a bad omenMore rainbows are in our future—and that’s a bad omen
- Is your favorite ‘green’ product really eco-friendly?Is your favorite ‘green’ product really eco-friendly?
- What happens to your brain when you see a bird in nature?What happens to your brain when you see a bird in nature?
- Earth now has 8 billion people. Where do we go from here?Earth now has 8 billion people. Where do we go from here?
- How climate change can help heal conflicts—not just fuel themHow climate change can help heal conflicts—not just fuel them
- Look inside Nemo’s Garden, a surreal underwater farmLook inside Nemo’s Garden, a surreal underwater farm
- Pumpkin pollution is a problem—here's what you can doPumpkin pollution is a problem—here's what you can do
History & Culture
- It took a village to build Europe’s Gothic cathedralsIt took a village to build Europe’s Gothic cathedrals
- Why Iran’s flag is at the center of controversy at the World CupWhy Iran’s flag is at the center of controversy at the World Cup
- How an ancient revolt sparked the Festival of LightsHow an ancient revolt sparked the Festival of Lights
- The legend of the ‘demon cat’ that roams the U.S. CapitolThe legend of the ‘demon cat’ that roams the U.S. Capitol
- China is erasing their culture. In exile, Uyghurs remain defiant.China is erasing their culture. In exile, Uyghurs remain defiant.
- This Arctic murder mystery remains unsolved after 150 yearsThis Arctic murder mystery remains unsolved after 150 years
- Jane Austen never wed but she knew the rules of the marriage gameJane Austen never wed but she knew the rules of the marriage game
- Meet The Lion King actress who’s been there since Day 1Meet The Lion King actress who’s been there since Day 1
- How everyday items peel back the curtain on ancient RomeHow everyday items peel back the curtain on ancient Rome
- Why the 1876 election was the most divisive in U.S. historyWhy the 1876 election was the most divisive in U.S. history
Science
- Mauna Loa erupts for first time in 38 years—what happens next?Mauna Loa erupts for first time in 38 years—what happens next?
- How nutritious are your favorite Thanksgiving foods?How nutritious are your favorite Thanksgiving foods?
- Tonga's volcanic eruption was even more massive than we knewTonga's volcanic eruption was even more massive than we knew
- Chris Hemsworth put his body on the line—for scienceChris Hemsworth put his body on the line—for science
- Artemis I launch kickstarts NASA’s return to the moonArtemis I launch kickstarts NASA’s return to the moon
- Sperm counts worldwide are plummeting faster than we thoughtSperm counts worldwide are plummeting faster than we thought
- COVID-19 can ruin your sleep in many different ways—here's whyCOVID-19 can ruin your sleep in many different ways—here's why
- In the Arizona desert, NASA prepares for walking on the moonIn the Arizona desert, NASA prepares for walking on the moon
- Scientists are trying to resurrect mostly dead organs—here’s whyScientists are trying to resurrect mostly dead organs—here’s why
Travel
- Key Largo is the pristine paradise where you wanna goKey Largo is the pristine paradise where you wanna go
- How Nessie and the Yeti birthed a global cryptid-chasing industryHow Nessie and the Yeti birthed a global cryptid-chasing industry
- The instruments that shape the soundtrack of Abu Dhabi, Video Story
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- 5 train trips for car-free weekends in North America5 train trips for car-free weekends in North America
- Why Western Australia’s coast rivals the Bermuda TriangleWhy Western Australia’s coast rivals the Bermuda Triangle
- The Alps’ oldest hamlet is rediscovering its medieval pastThe Alps’ oldest hamlet is rediscovering its medieval past
- Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites?Is World Heritage status enough to save endangered sites?
- Chasing chupacabras? Find something more extraordinary here.Chasing chupacabras? Find something more extraordinary here.