Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our ...

Warming temperatures may be changing the ways ice forms, making it more likely to stick to and injure polar bears in two far ...

Researchers investigating how the first writing arose identified the motifs on preliterate "cylinder seals" used in the trade of agricultural products and textiles.

Island-hop through Estonia’s western isles to appreciate the benefits of slow travel in this untouched stretch of the country ...

The islands and inlets of Campbell River, on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, can provide plenty of exhilarating wilderness experiences — if you know where to look.

Kerby is a trained ecologist, geographer and photographer whose career has largely been centered on a quest to understand nature’s patterns and sharing his discoveries. Phenology, or the seasonal ...

Found off New Zealand, the species adds crucial knowledge about this little-known and odd-looking group of deep-sea fish ...

As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.

Made up of six states, this region in the north east of the US is best known for its history and culture, but its coastal ...

Skyscrapers meet the sea in South Korea’s second-largest city. And as the home of the first surf schools in the country, it’s an ideal destination to learn to ride the waves.

A rare seal that was eating rocks in Providence, Rhode Island has been under the care of Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium since ...

The islands get the seal of approval from National Geographic magazine. The Outer Hebrides have been named as one of the ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2025 by travel authority National ...