Metals

Mouse evidence suggests lithium could treat Alzheimer’s

Mouse evidence suggests lithium could treat Alzheimer’s

Mouse evidence suggests lithium could treat Alzheimer’s

Do we really need to rid our bodies of toxic metals?

Do we really need to rid our bodies of toxic metals?

Do we really need to rid our bodies of toxic metals?

These lizards can survive (and thrive) on a lethal dose of lead

These lizards can survive (and thrive) on a lethal dose of lead

These lizards can survive (and thrive) on a lethal dose of lead

The most expensive mistake in ancient Roman history

History & Culture

The most expensive mistake in ancient Roman history

The most expensive mistake in ancient Roman history

Inside the foundry forging $15,000 artisanal samurai swords

History & Culture

Inside the foundry forging $15,000 artisanal samurai swords

Inside the foundry forging $15,000 artisanal samurai swords

Why iron deficiency is more common than you think

Why iron deficiency is more common than you think

Why iron deficiency is more common than you think

This scientist is fighting mercury contamination in the Amazon

This scientist is fighting mercury contamination in the Amazon

This scientist is fighting mercury contamination in the Amazon

Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth

Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth

Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth

Dragonflies can reveal mercury contamination. Here's how.

Dragonflies can reveal mercury contamination. Here's how.

Dragonflies can reveal mercury contamination. Here's how.

There's mercury in the Amazon. This scientist is tracking it down.

Environment
Perpetual Planet

There's mercury in the Amazon. This scientist is tracking it down.

There's mercury in the Amazon. This scientist is tracking it down.

These modern soldiers put Bronze Age armor to the test

History & Culture

These modern soldiers put Bronze Age armor to the test

These modern soldiers put Bronze Age armor to the test

Who were the original 49ers?

History & Culture

Who were the original 49ers?

Who were the original 49ers?

Geologist Jennifer Angel-Amaya on toxic metal pollution in the Amazon

Impact
Perpetual Planet

Geologist Jennifer Angel-Amaya on toxic metal pollution in the Amazon

Geologist Jennifer Angel-Amaya on toxic metal pollution in the Amazon

Meet the makers of Japan's most prized artisan crafts

Meet the makers of Japan's most prized artisan crafts

Meet the makers of Japan's most prized artisan crafts

How did ancient cultures discover iron? It fell from the sky.

How did ancient cultures discover iron? It fell from the sky.

How did ancient cultures discover iron? It fell from the sky.

Legal

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Your US State Privacy Rights
Children's Online Privacy Policy
Interest-Based Ads
About Nielsen Measurement
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Our Sites

Nat Geo Home
Attend a Live Event
Book a Trip
Buy Maps
Inspire Your Kids
Shop Nat Geo
Visit the D.C. Museum
Watch TV
Learn About Our Impact
Support Our Mission
Masthead
Press Room
Advertise With Us

Join Us

Subscribe
Customer Service
Renew Subscription
Manage Your Subscription
Work at Nat Geo
Sign Up for Our Newsletters
Contribute to Protect the Planet

Follow us

Copyright © 1996-2015 National Geographic SocietyCopyright © 2015-2025 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved