Welcome to the world's northernmost science labNovember 02, 2018 – This former coal-mining village is now a leading center of Arctic research.
Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries?May 17, 2023 – The bizarre deaths of hikers at Russia's Dyatlov Pass have inspired countless conspiracy theories, but the answer may lie in an elegant computer model based on surprising sources.
Episode 3: Why war zones need science tooFebruary 16, 2021 – Undaunted by Yemen’s civil war, National Geographic explorer Ella Al-Shamahi searches on the island of Socotra for traces of the earliest known humans to leave Africa.
The pioneering science that unlocked the secrets of whale cultureApril 22, 2021 – For a new documentary series on whales, underwater photographer Brian Skerry sought to capture whales’ “human traits”—and had to shed his scuba gear in order to access their intimate realm.
The science behind California’s two big earthquakesJuly 06, 2019 – The pair of powerful temblors that shook the United States’ West Coast promise fresh clues about the region’s complex geology.
When does old age begin? Science says later than you might thinkMay 01, 2024 – Today's 60 year olds don't feel as old as a generation ago. New data suggests old age is more of a social construct than an objective biological reality.
How ancient astronomy mixed science with mythologyFebruary 10, 2021 – Before humans ever dreamed of going into outer space, our early ancestors were already doing remarkable things with the night sky. Their intimate knowledge of the stars and planets lives on through folklore and practices that many don't think of as astronomy today.
2020 Breakthrough Prizes: Who won this year's 'Oscars of science'?September 05, 2019 – A record-setting black hole picture and advances in how we perceive pain are among the winners of this year's $3-million prizes.
Fire Devastates Brazil's Oldest Science MuseumSeptember 06, 2018 – The overnight inferno likely claimed fossils, cultural artifacts, and more irreplaceable collections amassed over 200 years.
What we know—and what we don't—about the science of tornadoesMay 21, 2019 – Scientists probe the mysteries of violent twisters.
These melting mountain peaks could kill thousands. Can science help?October 03, 2022 – In the Alps, scientists are scrambling to put systems in place that warn people when to flee the climate change-driven landslides and floods caused by glaciers falling apart.
When will science celebrate everyone equally?February 26, 2020 – February 26, 2020
Are ‘superhumans’ real? Science weighs in.October 12, 2018 – People with extreme talents or accomplishments seem to have superhuman abilities, but do they, really?
Why do we get annoyed? Science has irritatingly few answers.December 10, 2019 – Loud chewing, persistent telemarketers, and pop-up ads drive our readers bonkers. This author co-wrote a book on why humans experience annoyance.
Can earthquakes trigger volcano eruptions? Here's the science.January 14, 2019 – Possible links between these two geologic titans have long fascinated—and divided—scientists. Here’s what the latest studies have to say.