Plants

What it takes to tend the world’s deadliest garden

What it takes to tend the world’s deadliest garden

What it takes to tend the world’s deadliest garden

Why are mushrooms so meaty? Here's what the science says.

Why are mushrooms so meaty? Here's what the science says.

Why are mushrooms so meaty? Here's what the science says.

Which castor oil benefits are backed by science?

Which castor oil benefits are backed by science?

Which castor oil benefits are backed by science?

What was a drugstore like in medieval Europe?

History & Culture

What was a drugstore like in medieval Europe?

What was a drugstore like in medieval Europe?

What is acid rain?

What is acid rain?

What is acid rain?

Should you still squash spotted lanternflies? Here’s what to know

Should you still squash spotted lanternflies? Here’s what to know

Should you still squash spotted lanternflies? Here’s what to know

We finally know where potatoes come from—and the answer is weird

We finally know where potatoes come from—and the answer is weird

We finally know where potatoes come from—and the answer is weird

Where does vanilla flavoring come from? Probably not beavers.

Where does vanilla flavoring come from? Probably not beavers.

Where does vanilla flavoring come from? Probably not beavers.

These are the real fungal ‘superhighways’ that inspired ‘The Last of Us’

These are the real fungal ‘superhighways’ that inspired ‘The Last of Us’

These are the real fungal ‘superhighways’ that inspired ‘The Last of Us’

Tayshan Hayden-Smith helps rebuild places—with plants

History & Culture
National Geographic 33

Tayshan Hayden-Smith helps rebuild places—with plants

Tayshan Hayden-Smith helps rebuild places—with plants

'Plant messiah' Carlos Magdalena saves species from extinction

History & Culture
National Geographic 33

'Plant messiah' Carlos Magdalena saves species from extinction

'Plant messiah' Carlos Magdalena saves species from extinction

Alexis Nicole Nelson teaches people on TikTok how to forage

History & Culture
National Geographic 33

Alexis Nicole Nelson teaches people on TikTok how to forage

Alexis Nicole Nelson teaches people on TikTok how to forage

What happens when tourists light up dark cave ecosystems

What happens when tourists light up dark cave ecosystems

What happens when tourists light up dark cave ecosystems

This cave may reveal how long humans have used plants as drugs

History & Culture

This cave may reveal how long humans have used plants as drugs

This cave may reveal how long humans have used plants as drugs

Meet the park rangers protecting the New Mexican wilderness

Meet the park rangers protecting the New Mexican wilderness

Meet the park rangers protecting the New Mexican wilderness

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