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
- Coyotes mate for life—and grieve when their partner diesCoyotes mate for life—and grieve when their partner dies
- Watch the most thrilling—and the weirdest—wildlife videos of 2025Watch the most thrilling—and the weirdest—wildlife videos of 2025
- Is the grumpy-faced Texas horned lizard cute enough to survive?Is the grumpy-faced Texas horned lizard cute enough to survive?
Environment
- 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
- What happens when a country loses most of its lakes?What happens when a country loses most of its lakes?
- Sharks are thriving in some marine parks—but not others. Why?Sharks are thriving in some marine parks—but not others. Why?
- Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?
- Why hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerousWhy hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerous
- In 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet EarthIn 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet Earth
- Farmers in Brazil are restoring biodiversity to grow resilient crops
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Farmers in Brazil are restoring biodiversity to grow resilient crops
History & Culture
- These 2025 discoveries reshaped what we know about the BibleThese 2025 discoveries reshaped what we know about the Bible
- How this 100-year-old sun compass unlocked polar explorationHow this 100-year-old sun compass unlocked polar exploration
- In Ireland, women celebrate their own 'Christmas' in JanuaryIn Ireland, women celebrate their own 'Christmas' in January
- Is there archaeological evidence for the Biblical fall of Jericho?Is there archaeological evidence for the Biblical fall of Jericho?
- Who was Pliny the Younger? How his words survived PompeiiWho was Pliny the Younger? How his words survived Pompeii
Science
- To explore space, scientists want to turn the moon into a gas stationTo explore space, scientists want to turn the moon into a gas station
- Here's why Earth is closer to the sun on January 3Here's why Earth is closer to the sun on January 3
- January’s wolf moon is the last supermoon for nearly a year
- Science
- Night Sky Guide
January’s wolf moon is the last supermoon for nearly a year - Inside the bone-crushing mating rituals of dinosaursInside the bone-crushing mating rituals of dinosaurs
Travel
- Deep in polar bear territory—sail to Greenland's eastern fjordsDeep in polar bear territory—sail to Greenland's eastern fjords
- A guide to Cambridge, the historic UK university cityA guide to Cambridge, the historic UK university city
- Sydney's food scene is booming—here's what to try nowSydney's food scene is booming—here's what to try now
- How to plan your first visit to Serengeti National ParkHow to plan your first visit to Serengeti National Park
- See the soul of Laos on this slow river cruise along the MekongSee the soul of Laos on this slow river cruise along the Mekong