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
- Meet ‘The Baroness’—the world’s longest wild snakeMeet ‘The Baroness’—the world’s longest wild snake
- Beetles steal the scent of ants to secretly live among themBeetles steal the scent of ants to secretly live among them
Environment
- Scientists record coldest ocean temperature in Earth's historyScientists record coldest ocean temperature in Earth's history
- Inside spogomi, the growing competitive sport of picking up trashInside spogomi, the growing competitive sport of picking up trash
- 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
History & Culture
- The female songwriter who saved Stevie Wonder's careerThe female songwriter who saved Stevie Wonder's career
- Why Maha Shivaratri is one of Hinduism’s holiest nightsWhy Maha Shivaratri is one of Hinduism’s holiest nights
- A rare glimpse of rural Japan more than 100 years agoA rare glimpse of rural Japan more than 100 years ago
- Why did this Greek canal take 2,500 years to build?Why did this Greek canal take 2,500 years to build?
Science
- The science behind some of the world’s fastest iceThe science behind some of the world’s fastest ice
- Winds of change: Reinventing sails for the modern age
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Travel
- Try digital detox at this off-grid cabin in Shropshire, UKTry digital detox at this off-grid cabin in Shropshire, UK
- How hyperlocal dining is revolutionising the UK’s food sceneHow hyperlocal dining is revolutionising the UK’s food scene
- These national parks offer serenity in Japan’s Hokkaido PrefectureThese national parks offer serenity in Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture
- Everything you should know about Grand Canyon National ParkEverything you should know about Grand Canyon National Park
- Paris for couples—what to do, eat and see in the City of LoveParis for couples—what to do, eat and see in the City of Love