Tenders tie up at the processor’s docks, where a tube sucks salmon out of the hold and pumps them into a room-sized vat of slush ice, where they “rest” for six to eight hours to let their muscles ...

The unassuming blue-gray exterior hides seafood treasures within, like finding Neptune’s pantry tucked away on Route 29. Photo credit: Caz Bitz Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant stands like a beacon for ...

As New York City celebrates the 400th anniversary of its founding, National Geographic looks back on more than a century of covering the spirited metropolis.

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The shark sightings in Maine keep coming in. One of the most compelling images captured so far is from ...

National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry has logged more than 10,000 hours under water—but he's never before snapped a photo of a great white in Maine before.

These flamboyant birds are the 17,000th species to enter Nat Geo's Photo Ark Stunning photos of birds of paradise show evolution at its most extravagant.

Compelling photos reveal nature’s beauty in astounding detail From a hummingbird in flight to up-close encounters with parasites and their hosts, these images will spark the curiosity within.

By the mid-to-late 1970s, Star Trek was about as far removed from just being a canceled television series as you could get.

Felix Baumgartner, adventurer who once jumped to Earth from edge of space, dies at 56 The famous adventurer died while paragliding on Italy’s Adriatic coast. His legacy includes a number of ...

With its charismatic (and sometimes elusive) wildlife, stunning plant life and even shipwrecks and underwater statues, there ...

Explore Texas through the lens of National Geographic photographer Tara Kerzhner and discover the state's captivating beauty and unforgettable adventures found in every frame.

Scientists want to build 'living' computers—powered by live brain cells The potential for these kinds of machines to reshape computer processing, increase energy efficiency, and revolutionize ...