Coronavirus Coverage
An intimate look at how the virus upended our lives
- From the November 2020 issue
An intimate look at how the virus upended our lives
Photographers in five countries show how COVID-19 became a painful, shared experience around the globe.
- U.S. Case Tracker
Where cases are growing and declining in America
The COVID-19 public health emergency will end this spring
See the DataPodcast: The Virus Hunter
Coronaviruses aren’t new. In this episode of our podcast, Overheard at National Geographic, we examine what it takes to find a treatment for coronaviruses and what that might mean for the future of COVID-19.
Resources for Families
Your family can still explore the world from your home. Visit Nat Geo Family for games, lesson plans, and more for you and your kids.
Dispatches
Our journalists are documenting life on the ground from communities around the world battling the pandemic.
Go Further
Animals
- What scientists learned from a mysterious surge of Canadian turtle deathsWhat scientists learned from a mysterious surge of Canadian turtle deaths
- Cow uses tools to scratch self in scientific firstCow uses tools to scratch self in scientific first
- These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinctionThese unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction
- Rare mountain gorilla twins just born: 'It’s kind of miraculous'Rare mountain gorilla twins just born: 'It’s kind of miraculous'
Environment
- 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
- The industrial waste site that glitters like a glacierThe industrial waste site that glitters like a glacier
- A year after L.A.'s wildfires, survivors share their storiesA year after L.A.'s wildfires, survivors share their stories
- Here's how plastics experts decorate for the holidaysHere's how plastics experts decorate for the holidays
History & Culture
- The greatest library in the world was built by this ruthless kingThe greatest library in the world was built by this ruthless king
- Can the basilica that inspired Notre Dame return to glory?Can the basilica that inspired Notre Dame return to glory?
- This Swiss region honors its heritage with a witch's ski raceThis Swiss region honors its heritage with a witch's ski race
- 5,000-year-old harpoons are the oldest direct evidence of whaling5,000-year-old harpoons are the oldest direct evidence of whaling
- How the ancient Romans became the world's greatest buildersHow the ancient Romans became the world's greatest builders
Science
- How Gregor Mendel’s pea plant experiments created modern geneticsHow Gregor Mendel’s pea plant experiments created modern genetics
- Watch Artemis II roll out aboard the heaviest vehicle on EarthWatch Artemis II roll out aboard the heaviest vehicle on Earth
- Is it raining or snowing? Here's why that's complicated.Is it raining or snowing? Here's why that's complicated.
- Cheetah mummies provide rare genome from a lost populationCheetah mummies provide rare genome from a lost population
- Woolly rhino genome recovered from frozen wolf's stomachWoolly rhino genome recovered from frozen wolf's stomach
Travel
- Get hands-on in the kitchen in these gourmet hotelsGet hands-on in the kitchen in these gourmet hotels
- Literary travel ideas for every kind of book loverLiterary travel ideas for every kind of book lover
- This Canadian ‘desert’ is British Columbia’s secret winter oasisThis Canadian ‘desert’ is British Columbia’s secret winter oasis
- Why Serre Chevalier is great for a family ski tripWhy Serre Chevalier is great for a family ski trip
- What are 'football pilgrimages' and why are they on the rise?What are 'football pilgrimages' and why are they on the rise?