Deep Survival: #2 Folk WisdomFebruary 13, 2008 – Illustration by Paul Blow By Contributing Editor Laurence Gonzales, author of the book Deep Survival One of the most respected psychologists of our time is Steven Pinker, a professor at Harvard and the author of numerous books on human behavior and evolutionary biology. Pinker says that our brains contain a “baloney-generator” that offers up explanations…
Space Photos This Week: Cat's Paw, Dwarf Galaxy, MoreJanuary 22, 2010 – A nebula creates a paw print in the cosmos, NASA surveys Haiti earthquake damage, a star-making "party" ends, and more in the week's best space pictures.
Predicting Tsunamis?September 30, 2009 – The world has certainly gotten smaller in some ways as global travel allows us access to more and more destinations. But just being able to get somewhere doesn’t mean we can control the weather, or the seismic activity. A powerful underwater earthquake struck the South Pacific on Tuesday, generating a devastating tsunami across the islands…
Tsunami Facts: How They Form, Warning Signs, and Safety TipsApril 02, 2007 – In the wake of yesterday's Solomon Islands tsunami, National Geographic News explains how the killer waves are caused, what the warnings are, and how to respond.
How to Save Your Pet’s Life in a Natural DisasterSeptember 07, 2017 – It’s easy to get separated from your furry friends, but also preventable.
Vintage Photos Show Puerto Rico 100 Years AgoSeptember 27, 2017 – Recent hurricanes have devastated the region, but in 1924, the island was booming.
Daughter, 13, and Explorer Dad Set Out on Humanitarian ClimbJune 13, 2016 – Lilliana Libecki and her dad, Mike, will bring solar panels and supplies to earthquake-ravaged Nepal—and climb a Himalayan peak.
After Two Deadly Years, Everest Climbers Gear Up for a Strong SeasonMarch 01, 2016 – Nepal has had the worst year imaginable. But even after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake, political unrest that resulted in a five-month blockade, and the two deadliest years in the history of climbing on Mount Everest, this spring’s expedition season is set to be as busy as ever. Ang Kami Sherpa, 63, just arrived at Everest Base…
Dogs Have Feelings—Here's How We KnowSeptember 09, 2017 – Dogs can be trained to sit and stay in an MRI.
Sherpas Make First Successful Everest Summit in Almost 2 YearsMay 11, 2016 – Following a devastating earthquake in 2015, Everest was closed to climbers. A team of sherpas became the first to summit in nearly two years.
New Rumblings About Man-Made Quakes: 5 Questions AnsweredMarch 29, 2017 – Tremors linked to oil and gas activity addressed by two key agencies this week.
Nepalis Hold Their Breath as New Everest Climbing Season BeginsApril 15, 2016 – After two years of avalanches, earthquakes, and tragedy, climbers return to the world’s tallest mountain. But as usual, danger and controversy abound.
Giant Asteroid Makes Christmas Eve FlybyDecember 24, 2015 – Don’t believe media reports about this asteroid causing earthquakes.The mountain-sized space rock comes in peace.
This Sherpa Woman Is Our Adventurer of the YearFebruary 04, 2016 – Adventure is sometimes criticized as being selfish—the pursuits of privileged people with time to burn. At National Geographic, our definition of adventure is a broad one, spanning exploration and conservation, the pushing of the boundaries of human potential, cultural boundary breaking, community building, and humanitarianism. Our 2016 Adventurer of the Year honorees reflect this diversity, from…
Everest Revealed Photo Gallery by Renan OzturkSeptember 17, 2015 – See recent pictures of the Everest experience and Sherpa culture by filmmaker and climber Renan Ozturk.
Read an Everest Guide's Diary of Chaos Amid Quake, AvalancheApril 28, 2015 – An American mountain guide tapped his account of the avalanche and ensuing rescue into his smartphone.