A version of this story appears in the May 2025 issue of National Geographic magazine.

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A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice. A large sponge, a ...

The White House said Monday it was reviewing how the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine ... the National Security Council said in a statement. The statement came in response to an article ...

A new study is part of a growing body of evidence that vaccination against shingles—and potentially other infections—can be protective against developing dementia. While there is currently no ...

Getting enough sleep can be a real challenge, even on a good day. Quality sleep can be even harder to achieve when you’re traveling. Indeed, only one in three travelers report sleeping well.

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And you can relive the glory of the Gators’ third national championship and first in nearly two decades through a book and page prints from The Gainesville Sun and USA TODAY. Gator Nation ...

The Hong Kong Photo Contest 2024, presented by Wheelock Properties and organised by National Geographic Magazine, is an annual competition that celebrates the best of photography while ...

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