It is easier to find your geographical middle if you only need to deal with one nation. Still, there are plenty of methods to ...

A colorized computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain revealing blood vessels in the brain. A new study finds microplastics accumulate at higher levels in human brains than in the liver and kidneys.

Last day of the dinosaurs' reign captured in stunning detail. Rocks from deep inside the Chicxulub impact crater show what happened in the minutes to hours after one of our planet’s most ...

Maps have been a foundational tool in journalism for hundreds of years. They provide context and can help readers understand where and even why things happen. In modern newsrooms, maps are used across ...

By reading the rings of more than 1,500 trees across the western U.S., some of which were growing as early as 800, and stitching together the story they told, the team previously created a map of ...

The gut microbiome can impact your digestion, immune system, and even your mood. Here’s how it works and what you can do to keep it healthy.

How junk food outsmarts our brains—by hiding in our memories. New research reveals that memories of fatty and sugary foods are encoded in the hippocampus, helping explain why some cravings feel ...

Scientists just confirmed a 30-foot void first detected inside the monument years ago. Here’s the technology that helped scientists find it—and what it may have been used for.

Bangkok-based author Brook Larmer has written feature stories for National Geographic magazine since 2006. Hong Kong-born photographer Justin Jin has been an Explorer since 2024. Related Topics ...

The executive also discusses attracting top creative talent, what the brand looks for in storytelling and why Disney's ...

These glowing seas have baffled sailors for centuries. Science may finally have answers. "Milky seas” are one of the rarest reported forms of bioluminescence.

Recent headlines have drawn attention to naming conventions and mapping technology. But maps have always been political, ...