What can save the desert's most tenacious birds? Tiny underground apartments.
In the vast urban sprawl of Arizona, the habitat of the tiny western burrowing owl is being destroyed—prompting ...
The glow we see from distant galaxies is as old as Earth’s ancient rocks
One photographer put the age of starlight into perspective with stunning projections on some of Earth's oldest rock formations.
This monstrous mama laid the world’s largest egg
An intact, fossilized specimen of the world’s largest egg—of any known species ever on Earth—entered the National Geographic ...
What’s behind the strange rash of ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?
For centuries, locals have told stories of mokele-mbembe, a legendary creature said to lurk in the Congo Basin. But as ...
Dopamine doesn’t actually make you feel good—here's the science behind the 'happy hormone'
Dopamine rushes, withdrawals, and detoxes are trending among wellness gurus online. But experts say the science behind the ...
9 tough duffel bags adventure travelers love
Wherever you’re traveling, we’ve rounded up our top picks for the best travel duffel bags. Based on expert advice, extensive online research, and personal experience as travel journalists, we’ve ...
Big Sky, brighter stars: Why Montana is 2025's ultimate stargazing destination
With a nickname like Big Sky country, it's no surprise Montana is the ultimate destination for this year's celestial events, ...
What scientists are learning about how to prevent allergies in kids
Research suggests that introducing kids to food allergens early in life can help—but that the same might not be true for other types of allergies. Here's what to know.
Inside Turkey’s ancient oil wrestling championship
This real-life clash of the titans was once used as a morale booster for Ottoman troops and now draws visitors from all over ...