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Watch: 'Zombie' parasite takes over insects through mind control
Deep in the Amazon jungle, parasitic fungi called cordyceps infect ants and other insects in order to reproduce.
Plastic bag bans are spreading. But are they truly effective?
Kenya has the strictest penalties for bag use, but the consumer alternatives to plastic have come with growing pains.
Sea otters use tools, too. Now scientists look at their 'archaeology'
Techniques previously used for studying tool use in humans and primates are now being applied to stone-wielding sea otters.
'Beer diplomacy' practiced in ancient empire’s dying days, artifacts reveal
A study of drinking vessels smashed after a party almost 1,000 years ago show how Peru's Wari kingdom brought high-level festivities to the edges of their crumbling empire.
Every three minutes, an earthquake strikes in California
A comprehensive new catalog that factors in "hidden" quakes is helping scientists better understand the planet's tectonic activity.
Wildlife bridges over highways make animals and people safer
Bridges for bears and tunnels for tortoises have significantly reduced the number of wildlife-car collisions worldwide.
These are the most endangered U.S. rivers
A new report breaks down ten American rivers that are most at risk in 2019.
Three top mountain climbers presumed dead in avalanche
The alpinists are among the most accomplished of their generation.
One climber's pursuit of an unclimbed peak
After years of attempts and a partner’s dramatic rescue, David Lama finally made it to the top of Nepal's tallest unclimbed mountain.
Extinct flower rediscovered in Hawaii, via drones
A rare cliff-dwelling flower that was thought eliminated has been found by scientists in Kauai.
Why oysters close on the full moon—and more odd lunar effects on…
New research shows that the moon has unexpected and fascinating impacts on marine animals, from oysters to worms to plankton.
This new species of ancient carnivore was bigger than a polar bear
About 22 million years ago, Simbakubwa was a fierce predator that “had lots of blades,” paleontologists report.
While We Sleep, Our Mind Goes on an Amazing Journey
Our floodlit society has made sleep deprivation a lifestyle. But we know more than ever about how we rest—and how it keeps us healthy.
Pig brains partially revived hours after death—what it means for people
In a feat sure to fire up ethical and philosophical debate, a new system has restored circulation and oxygen flow to a dead mammal brain.
Who was Hatshepsut?
Hatshepsut declared herself pharaoh, ruling as a man would for over 20 years and portraying herself in statues and paintings with a male body and false beard.
Plastic in the North Atlantic has tripled since the 1960s
A scientific study measuring plankton accidentally recorded a decades-long rise in plastic pollution.
Multiple lines of mysterious ancient humans interbred with us
Modern DNA suggests that the Denisovans were surprisingly diverse—and may have been the last humans other than Homo sapiens on Earth.
Pig brains partially revived hours after death—what it means for people
In a feat sure to fire up ethical and philosophical debate, a new system has restored circulation and oxygen flow to a dead mammal brain.
Handheld DNA tester can quickly identify illegal shark fins
The device, which has been used for detecting Ebola and genetically profiling tumors, is now being put toward fighting wildlife crime.
One man’s fight to save traditional Muay Thai boxing
One fighter's struggle to preserve the traditional marital art of Muay Thai
Step into Impressionist paintings on this French tour
During spring, walk across the Japanese bridge in Monet's water garden.
How the world’s deepest fish survives bone-crushing pressure
Unique anatomical structures, proteins, and cell membranes allows them to withstand crushing pressure and darkness.
Wildlife bridges over highways make animals and people safer
Bridges for bears and tunnels for tortoises have significantly reduced the number of wildlife-car collisions worldwide.
Surfing in the snowstorm Photo by Di Lu — National Geographic Your…
People love adventure, especially in the magical place, such as Lofoten islands which is one of the northernmost place in the world, and this photo is a perfect example to show it.