The race is on to harness the near-infinite power of nuclear fusion—by building a star on Earth. And scientists are closer ...

The Republic's climate reporter started her journey on the Arizona Trail with detours that were forced by wildfires and left ...

National Geographic’s top wildlife photos arrive at the Momentary Nov. 22, showcasing nature’s beauty and photography’s ...

National Geographic helped the famous conservationist get her start—and followed her chimpanzee research and advocacy for wildlife in a career that forever changed how we understand animal behavior.

From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes can be their biggest advantages. Found across every continent except ...

LOS ANGELES -- She lived as the last ruler of ancient Egypt, but little is known about Cleopatra's death. For 2000 years, the location of her tomb has been a mystery with few leads, until now.

Dan Buettner's iconic National Geographic cover story transformed our idea of what makes for a long, healthy life. It's now published online for the first time. OKINAWA, JAPANSquatting effortlessly on ...

The view from the Ursa Observatory at Kaivopuisto park, on the southern tip of Helsinki, encapsulates the ruggedness of the Finnish capital. Beyond a wisp of beach, the Gulf of Finland stretches to ...

These over-50 champs—and a growing body of research—show what we gain by staying active later in life. Nora Langdon, 82, started powerlifting in her 60s and quickly got hooked. Over the past two ...

Discover how urban green spaces, miles of waterfront, and wild wonders are part of everyday life in the Emerald City. Kubota Garden, located in the Rainer Beach neighborhood of Seattle, is just one of ...

The No. 5-ranked Oklahoma Sooners host the Kent State Golden Flashes on Saturday. During halftime, OU will commemorate the Sooners' 1985 national championship team, celebrating the 40th anniversary of ...

From bear-watching in British Columbia to surfing breaks in Tahiti, adventure awaits in all corners of the world. Here’s how to find one that suits your fitness level and budget. Torres del Paine is a ...