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.

Swimming just might be the best exercise out there. Here’s why. Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health ...

Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming rate, spy satellites show. Hotter temperatures have melted as much as a quarter of Himalayan glacial ice in the past 40 years, reveals a study of ...

From the Făgăraș Mountains of Romania to the teeming sea cliffs of St Kilda in Scotland, Europe is still home to staggering displays of summer wildlife. Whether you’re searching for sperm ...

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 ...

As an actress, she was known as the “most beautiful woman in the world” during the 1940s. Lamarr was also a technological ...

When a massive tree toppled in the floodplains of Fonte Boa, a region in the Brazilian Amazon, local fishermen noticed ...