Although sharks aren’t the mindless man-eaters they are sometimes made out to be, experts know that staying safe involves ...

National Geographic photographer Jody MacDonald discovers that Central Oregon's wild terrain is the ultimate playground, ...

Namibia is a southwestern African nation roughly twice the size of California, known for having the world’s oldest desert. The Namib Desert is the scene for many of Namibia’s must-do adventures, from ...

Despite what's depicted in movies and books, the real Tyrannosaurus rex was likely an awkward swimmer at best. To date, no one has found swim traces from a tyrannosaur. Paleontologists have found some ...

Along Norway’s coastline, the rhythm of life slows in summer — shaped by the good weather and long hours of daylight.

It’s not just the hiking trail where you need to worry about ticks. These arthropods are now a problem in major cities—and ...

Here's how Jorge the sea turtle prepared for the improbable journey—decades after he was found tangled in a fishing net off ...

In terrain that pushes your limits, National Geographic photographer Jody MacDonald captures what it means to truly show ...

After a busy season of parades and parties, recharge with beach escapes, nature retreats, and charming small towns—where ...

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 kidneys.