7 low-impact adventures to try across the UK
From snorkeling among basking sharks in Scotland to hiking through history in the Peak District, these eco-conscious ...
This pagan tradition is still alive in England—and you can join
Venture into Somerset’s cider country to mark the turning of apple season at a traditional wassailing ceremony.
Here's what really caused L.A. fire hydrants to run out of water
As unprecedented wildfires raged through Los Angeles, some firefighters suddenly lost access to water. City officials called ...
Photos show apocalyptic scenes as wildfires rage across Los Angeles
National Geographic's staff photographer—who has decades of experience covering wildfires—weighs in on why the latest fires ...
Singapore has a unique idea for tourism: Focus on your mental health
The country is centering its therapeutic gardens, which were designed with the needs of neurodiverse children and visitors ...
What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
Why tea drinkers live longer
This ancient beverage does more than hydrate—it’s packed with antioxidants and compounds that boost your health, focus, and ...
How does your parenting style affect your kid? Here’s what experts say.
Research has found that tiger parenting is associated with higher stress responses, as measured by cortisol levels, in kids.
Circular currents: Stemming the plastic tide in the Arctic
Once considered remote and pristine, the Arctic is now succumbing to a tide of plastic. In Norway, a monumental effort is underway to curb its spread.
On the trail of the elusive pangolin at a South African safari reserve
On a private game reserve in south africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, an unlikely creature is making a tentative comeback— and ...
The famous bonsai forest that lives in Washington, D.C.
Goshin's creator died over 20 years ago but his remarkable work lives on with the precise directions he left behind.
The surprisingly fraught fight for a pet cat in Antarctica
The Antarctic continent is cold, dark, and desolate for much of the year, so scientists want a cuddly feline companion to ...