Coronavirus Coverage
- U.S. Case Tracker
Where cases are growing and declining in America
The CDC relaxes it COVID-19 guidelines
See the DataAn 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.ReadGraphics and Data
Podcast: 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
- Rabies is still a threat—but it doesn’t have to be that wayRabies is still a threat—but it doesn’t have to be that way
- Live animal markets in San Francisco accused of mistreatmentLive animal markets in San Francisco accused of mistreatment
- Why do animals love to bask in the sun? It's not just to stay warm.Why do animals love to bask in the sun? It's not just to stay warm.
- These mysterious moths fly at night in a straight line—but how?These mysterious moths fly at night in a straight line—but how?
- A look inside the monumental effort to save the Andean condorA look inside the monumental effort to save the Andean condor
Environment
- Big changes coming for the Colorado River soon could get messyBig changes coming for the Colorado River soon could get messy
- Here are the most important places to conserve in AmericaHere are the most important places to conserve in America
- In a warming climate, we need to rethink how we conserve natureIn a warming climate, we need to rethink how we conserve nature
- How the climate bill will dramatically cut U.S. emissionsHow the climate bill will dramatically cut U.S. emissions
- 'Goatelope' mummy found in melting European glacier'Goatelope' mummy found in melting European glacier
- Nuclear fusion powers stars. Could it one day electrify Earth?Nuclear fusion powers stars. Could it one day electrify Earth?
- Can food crops grow in the dark? Scientists are working out how.Can food crops grow in the dark? Scientists are working out how.
- Indonesia's giant capital city is sinking. Can it be saved?Indonesia's giant capital city is sinking. Can it be saved?
- No state is losing land like Louisiana. None has a bolder plan.No state is losing land like Louisiana. None has a bolder plan.
History & Culture
- Córdoba's mosque-cathedral showcases Spain's Muslim heritageCórdoba's mosque-cathedral showcases Spain's Muslim heritage
- These influencers are shaping a new India—one short video at a timeThese influencers are shaping a new India—one short video at a time
- Images revisit the railways that united Bengal before PartitionImages revisit the railways that united Bengal before Partition
- These border villages still struggle 75 years after PartitionThese border villages still struggle 75 years after Partition
Science
- A second asteroid may have struck during the dinosaurs' demiseA second asteroid may have struck during the dinosaurs' demise
- Efforts to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger get a boostEfforts to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger get a boost
- The science of why you have great ideas in the showerThe science of why you have great ideas in the shower
- Why smallpox vaccines fell out of use—and how that affects monkeypoxWhy smallpox vaccines fell out of use—and how that affects monkeypox
Travel
- Discover Jiangsu: ancient gateway to the Maritime Silk Road
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- Explore Pakistan’s wildest, most beautiful landscapesExplore Pakistan’s wildest, most beautiful landscapes
- This tiny island is the best place to dive in the CaribbeanThis tiny island is the best place to dive in the Caribbean