Archaeologists have discovered what may be the earliest evidence of deliberate fire-making.

Hamilton, the zoologist who dedicated his life to saving Africa’s elephants from systematic slaughter—despite being nearly ...

Longyearbyen, Norway, and Ushuaia, Argentina, offer travelers the opportunity to see unspoiled landscapes, rare wildlife, and vast glacial ice—along with a spirit of endurance and camaraderie.

So far, just 36 percent of U.S. children have been vaccinated—down 23 percent from a half-decade earlier, likely due to increased vaccine skepticism. Only 13 percent of people over 65, a group at high ...

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for.

Niğmet and Ali are both from the village of Tekelioğlu, which abutted the lake. Niğmet fished in its waters, she reminisces, ...

Sälen and Väggen, Norway and Sweden The peaks surrounding Scandinavian Mountains Airport — dubbed ‘Europe’s most convenient ...

Welcome to Nat Geo Your Shot: National Geographic’s global community for aspiring visual storytellers. Find the community on Instagram @NatGeoYourShot and follow along for hashtag challenges, tips, ...

NASA has visualized the cataclysm, which is thought to have caused a mysterious eruption of gamma rays captured by telescopes ...

Experience the laid-back charm of Visalia, a charming city in Central California with easy access to Sequoia and Kings Canyon ...

The state’s true character can be found down dirt roads without traffic lights and inside warmly lit farmhouse inns.

Around the world, trail designers are quietly employing surprising techniques to engineer awe. You’ve probably felt it ...