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The science of 'superbolts,' the world's strongest lightning strikesOctober 06, 2023 – They're 1,000 times stronger and brighter than average lightning, and scientists have finally found a cause of these dramatic flashes of electricity.
Science of Sprinting | Nat Geo Photo of the DayParalympian sprinter Jarryd Wallace's biomechanics are analyzed at the Southern Methodist University Locomotor Performance Laboratory in Dallas, Texas, in this image from our photography archives.
Being organized can actually improve mental health. This is why.January 11, 2024 – A slew of studies demonstrate the perils of clutter, and how organizing your environment can boost your mood and productivity and reduce stress and anxiety. So why is it so hard?
Sea Science | Nat Geo Photo of the DayOceanographer Sylvia Earle shows a handful of algae to engineer Peggy Lucas through the window of an underwater habitat in this image from our photography archives.
Scientists go on a quest for the ‘right’ way to cook pastaAugust 08, 2023 – A professor and his students put physics to work to solve a conundrum: how to cook pasta in the most frugal way, saving both money and energy.
Ice Science | Nat Geo Photo of the DayScientists are suspended over ice forms to look for signs of life in Antarctica in this image from our photography archives.
These are our favorite science photos of 2021December 07, 2021 – A volcano revealed, a lung x-rayed, a rocket launched: National Geographic editors selected these 23 fascinating images of science and technology in action.
This man gets bitten by deadly snakes in the name of scienceMay 27, 2022 – A partnership between an immunologist and a snake-keeping ex-truck mechanic is attempting to find a medicinal holy grail: a universal anti-venom. It's a seriously risky business.
The Tonga eruption explained, from tsunami warnings to sonic boomsJanuary 16, 2022 – The volcanic plume generated record amounts of lightning before producing a blast heard thousands of miles away. Here’s what geologists say drove the event—and what may happen next.
The audacious science pushing the boundaries of human touchMay 19, 2022 – It's the first sensation we feel, our most primal connection to others. Can implants and electrical signaling replicate the experience of touch? Research teams are exploring the possibilities—with startling results.
The best science pictures of 2020December 04, 2020 – Asteroids, microbes, and, of course, coronavirus: These photographs capture a year in which science has been championed—and challenged—in unprecedented ways.
The seas of Avatar: James Cameron on the real science behind his fictional worldDecember 15, 2022 – The director shares how Earth's oceans inspired The Way of Water—and his hope it will motivate viewers to protect our own planet.
Could 'The Last of Us' or 'Jurassic Park' really happen? We asked scientists about sci-fi movies.December 29, 2023 – Science fiction often exaggerates or distorts science for dramatic effect—but many movies and TV shows have a nugget of realism at their core.