Coronavirus Coverage
- U.S. Case Tracker
Coronavirus in the U.S.: Where cases are growing and declining
New cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are on the decline this week, which experts attribute the national rise in vaccinations.
See the Data- Global Case Tracker
Mapping the global spread of the coronavirus
Here’s the latest data on where the contagion is spreading and which countries have the most cases.
See the DataAn intimate look at how the virus upended our lives
- A World Gone Viral
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.ReadPodcast: 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.
Grants for Educators and Journalists on the Frontlines
The National Geographic Society has launched emergency funds totalling $2.5 million to support educators pioneering new ways of teaching amid the pandemic and journalists who wish to cover COVID-19 within their own communities.
The Society looks forward to continuing our legacy by funding a diverse community of changemakers from around the world. Application deadlines vary.
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Animals
- Sharks can navigate via Earth's magnetic field, study confirms for the first timeSharks can navigate via Earth's magnetic field, study confirms for the first time
- Chimpanzee moms are like us: They mourn, dote, and take 'me' time.Chimpanzee moms are like us: They mourn, dote, and take 'me' time.
- Bird migration is one of nature’s great wonders. Here’s how they do it.Bird migration is one of nature’s great wonders. Here’s how they do it.
- Ant 'portraits' reveal how beautiful these insects areAnt 'portraits' reveal how beautiful these insects are
- South Africa plans to end controversial captive lion industrySouth Africa plans to end controversial captive lion industry
- These birds nap while they fly—and other surprising ways that animals sleepThese birds nap while they fly—and other surprising ways that animals sleep
Environment
- Antarctica’s ice could cross this scary threshold within 40 yearsAntarctica’s ice could cross this scary threshold within 40 years
- The controversial future of nuclear power in the U.S.The controversial future of nuclear power in the U.S.
- Did the Amazon rainforest contribute to the ‘Little Ice Age’ of the 1600s?Did the Amazon rainforest contribute to the ‘Little Ice Age’ of the 1600s?
- Plastic gets to the oceans through over 1,000 riversPlastic gets to the oceans through over 1,000 rivers
- Why planting wildflowers makes a difference
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- Nature Sounds: José González on how connecting with the natural world has influenced his musicNature Sounds: José González on how connecting with the natural world has influenced his music
- Garlic mustard hurts native plants but its power is waningGarlic mustard hurts native plants but its power is waning
- 'Forest gardens’ show how Native land stewardship can outdo nature'Forest gardens’ show how Native land stewardship can outdo nature
- For young climate activists, the pandemic is the defining moment for actionFor young climate activists, the pandemic is the defining moment for action
- Biden wants to cut U.S. climate pollution in half—here’s howBiden wants to cut U.S. climate pollution in half—here’s how
History & Culture
- Was Napoleon Bonaparte an enlightened leader or tyrant?Was Napoleon Bonaparte an enlightened leader or tyrant?
- 'The Death of Napoleon' captures the end of a tumultuous era'The Death of Napoleon' captures the end of a tumultuous era
- The real story behind the infamous mutiny on the H.M.S. BountyThe real story behind the infamous mutiny on the H.M.S. Bounty
- How vaccination became 'hip' in the '50s, thanks to teensHow vaccination became 'hip' in the '50s, thanks to teens
- 80 years ago, a player made baseball history … an organ player, that is80 years ago, a player made baseball history … an organ player, that is
- 240 men started Magellan's voyage around the world. Only 18 finished it.240 men started Magellan's voyage around the world. Only 18 finished it.
Science
- India’s crisis shows how oxygen is a vital medicine not everyone can accessIndia’s crisis shows how oxygen is a vital medicine not everyone can access
- Why we shouldn't panic about the millions who missed their second vaccine dose—yetWhy we shouldn't panic about the millions who missed their second vaccine dose—yet
- Child’s grave is the oldest human burial found in AfricaChild’s grave is the oldest human burial found in Africa
- Pfizer to seek authorization for vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in SeptemberPfizer to seek authorization for vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September
- The four-decade quest for an HIV vaccine yields new hopeThe four-decade quest for an HIV vaccine yields new hope
- How fast can vaccines solve India's COVID-19 crisis? It's complicated.How fast can vaccines solve India's COVID-19 crisis? It's complicated.
Travel
- Fixing the Grand Canyon’s aging water pipeline won’t be easy—but it’s necessaryFixing the Grand Canyon’s aging water pipeline won’t be easy—but it’s necessary
- The fascinating history behind the popular ‘waving lucky cat’The fascinating history behind the popular ‘waving lucky cat’
- Eight ways to enrich your next visit to Seoul
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