From the Făgăraș Mountains of Romania to the teeming sea cliffs of St Kilda in Scotland, Europe is still home to staggering displays of summer wildlife. Whether you’re searching for sperm ...

After hiding in the shadows, a long-lost frog is giving conservationists a glimmer of hope in Ecuador. Back in 2022, biologist Juan Sánchez-Nivicela and his team navigated through dense ...

A colorized computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain revealing blood vessels in the brain. A new study finds microplastics accumulate at higher levels in human brains than in the liver and ...

Our body mass index is categorized into underweight, normal, overweight, and obese based on data largely from white middle-aged men—decades ago.

TheStausee-Tafeltourtrail is part of the larger eco-friendly Saar-Hunsrück Steig, a long-distance hiking trail that spans roughly 250 miles in the western part of Germany.

Cravings may feel impulsive, but new research suggests they’re often rooted in memory. Scientists have found that the brain encodes high-calorie foods in a way that can quietly influence what we ...

Maybe, with a little luck, he would make another discovery that would change the map of human evolution. A version of this story appears in the February 2025 issue of National Geographic magazine.

The Gospels give some intriguing clues to the identity of Jesus’ famous follower—who was unwed, moved freely, and provided for the Apostles out of her own resources.

Nearby Mount Rainier National Park also offers the easy 3.5-mile Naches Peak Loop, where the impressive Mount Rainier serves as a picture-perfect backdrop to the sub-alpine flower-filled meadows.

From myth-busting outdated tips to the best search tools, travel experts weigh in on how to find affordable airfare. Flight alerts help travelers track fluctuating prices, so you know when your ...

From basic techniques to the kit you need, plus where to go to capture the best pictures, here’s how to get started in astrophotography. Trying to photograph the night sky can be challenging ...

On May 4, along the shores of Lake Lucerne, in Seelisberg, Switzerland, Aldo Steinfeld went for a ride on his Harley-Davidson. The day was warm and sunny, with stunning panoramic views of the ...