In the frigid waters originally hidden below, scientists discovered what appear to be new species of crustaceans, fish and ...

Scientists just discovered a new phylum of microbes in Earth’s Critical Zone. The Critical Zone—also known as the planet’s ...

Blue Origin's all-female 11-minute flight on April 14 reminds us that there's a long line of women who have been making ...

Global ocean research needs to shift priorities to ensure the health and well-being of our oceans, and by extension, humanity ...

“to save our home planet.” A version of this story appears in the April 2025 issue of National Geographic magazine.

National Geographic is running a challenge for users to submit photos that "celebrate the beauty of the planet" for Earth Day ...

A new database compiling over 400 sightings of a mysterious ocean phenomenon known as ‘milky seas’ could help scientists soon ...

Millions of people visit their libraries every week. What's the draw? Everything. During National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, take time to discover (or rediscover) what draws people in. This ...

They're about to spend three weeks photographing the Titanic 24/7. Then, it'll take two years to process 715,000 photos to ...

Fifty years ago, Microsoft opened its doors and introduced us to a world of technology innovations that touch every part of our lives. We have grown from six buildings and Lake Bill in Redmond to ...

BANGKOK (AP) — Friday’s deadly earthquake rattled most of Myanmar and Thailand but certain areas sustained the heaviest damage, including flattened buildings and many lost lives. The death ...

We'd maximize our layover and use it as a chance to explore a new city and visit an old friend. However, shortly after we arrived in Istanbul, things took an unexpected turn. My friend wasn't ...