Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91.

Inside 12 nests, scientists found a treasure trove of interesting objects. Many came from carcasses the vultures had scavenged—86 hooves, for example, and more than 2,100 bones. There were a few dozen ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Californian Priya Talreja, a Fremont native has been named one of just five researchers nationwide to receive the highly coveted 2025 Fulbright-National Geographic Award. The $20,000 ...

A review of National Geographic documentary "Love and War," which focuses on the work of Pulitzer-Prize winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario.

Sixty-five years ago, the monumental Abu Simbel was destined to disappear beneath the floodwaters of a new Nile dam. Then the first lady of the United States stepped in. After persuading her husband, ...

Older, Faster, Stronger is a National Geographic exploration into the science of what it takes to live a longer and more active life. In evolutionary terms, humans are pretty new at getting old. Since ...

These over-50 champs—and a growing body of research—show what we gain by staying active later in life. Nora Langdon, 82, started powerlifting in her 60s and quickly got hooked. Over the past two ...

Whether you’re after palm-lined lakeshores or sparkling glaciers, medieval villages or Alpine peaks, Switzerland’s roads showcase the best of the country — no matter the season. The Gotthard Pass — ...

This piece is excerpted from National Geographic's Book of Magic and the Occult: A Visual History. He’s the most famous magician to ever live, but few realize that Harry Houdini (1874–1926) began life ...

From bear-watching in British Columbia to surfing breaks in Tahiti, adventure awaits in all corners of the world. Here’s how to find one that suits your fitness level and budget. Torres del Paine is a ...