The Best of National Geographic
20+ most popular National Geographic articles, as voted by our community.
Since its inception nearly 130 years ago, the core purpose of National Geographic has been to further the knowledge and awareness of our world.
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No food or medicine can do what olive oil can do. Here's why.
Scientists say adding more olive oil to your diet can positively impact your health in many ways, from alleviating high blood pressure to helping with weight loss.
What to do when you see mold on your food
Can one fuzzy berry ruin the bunch? Can you cut away a spotty piece of bread from the loaf? This is what the experts recommend.
Another weapon to fight climate change? Put carbon back where we found it
Getting to zero carbon emissions won’t save the world. We’ll have to also remove carbon from the air—a massive undertaking unlike anything we’ve ever done.
Women are more likely to be sleep deprived. Here’s why that’s so bad.
More than a third of adults struggle with getting enough sleep—and recent research suggests it has serious implications for their ability to learn and focus.
8 space-themed trips for families, from astronomy stays to NASA space launches
For kids inspired by India’s landing on the moon, here are eight destinations where families can explore the stars, space and beyond.
National Geographic on Aging
How old are you, really? The answer is written on your face.
Your biological age reflects your physical health and can differ from your actual age by years. A new tool that calculates that number “could be a wake-up call.”
Why do we age?
Whether driven by an internal clock in our genes or a lifetime of wear and tear, aging often can be mitigated through lifestyle choices.
National Geographic on Dreams
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.
National Geographic on History
How some cities ‘flattened the curve’ during the 1918 flu pandemic
Social distancing isn’t a new idea—it saved thousands of American lives during the last great pandemic. Here's how it worked.
Are museums celebrating cultural heritage—or clinging to stolen treasure?
Curators are realizing that returning looted artifacts isn’t closing museums—it’s opening new doors. “The ethnographic museum of the past is making its way to the exit.”
«1897, a heavily armed British expedition invaded the Edo empire, overthrew its hereditary king, or oba, and plundered his palace in Benin City»
National Geographic on India
This Man Rode a Bike From India to Sweden—for Love
Inspired by a prophecy, PK Mahanandia traveled more than 4,000 miles.
National Geographic on Memory
Human memory: How we make, remember, and forget memories
Human memory happens in many parts of the brain at once, and some types of memories stick around longer than others.
National Geographic on Nature
Sperm counts worldwide are plummeting faster than we thought
“We may cross a tipping point when most men will be sub-fertile,” says one expert. Here are environmental and lifestyle factors that could increase a man’s risk.
Fake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends life
Bogus stories of wild animals flourishing in quarantined cities gives false hope—and viral fame.
National Geographic on Outdoors
Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries?
The bizarre deaths of Soviet hikers at Dyatlov Pass have inspired countless conspiracy theories, but the answer may lie in an elegant computer model based on surprising sources.
This new trail reveals the wonders of Armenia—a country at the crossroads of the world
A 500-plus mile hiking path shows off the tiny nation’s stunning mountains and top-notch hospitality.
National Geographic on Travel
25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023
Looking for your next adventure? You’ll find it on our annual list of the world’s best destinations for travelers.
Where to find epic adventure in Europe’s best small villages
From Scotland to Switzerland and beyond, here’s where to hike through history, climb a mountain, and glide through crystal-clear waters.
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The controversial quest to make a 'contagious' vaccine
A new technology aims to stop wildlife from spreading Ebola, rabies, and other viruses. It could prevent the next pandemic by stopping pathogens from jumping from animals to people.
‘Zoom fatigue’ is taxing the brain. Here's why that happens.
Video calls seemed an elegant solution to remote work, but they wear on the psyche in complicated ways.
This Tiny Country Feeds the World
The Netherlands has become an agricultural giant by showing what the future of farming could look like.
We Depend on Plastic. Now We’re Drowning in It.
The miracle material has made modern life possible. But more than 40 percent of it is used just once, and it’s choking our waterways.
25 amazing journeys for 2022
We’re ready to explore again. Here are the best adventures for the year ahead.
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