National Geographic Day, celebrated on 27 January, is a tribute to the explorers, scientists, and storytellers who dedicate their lives to uncovering the mysteries of our planet. It is a day to honor ...

Aspiring viewers of the Northern Lights are encouraged to go as far north as possible, away from light pollution, and face ...

The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a ...

Peter Gwin is an editor at large for National Geographic and cohost of the award-winning podcast Overheard. He began as a staff writer for the magazine in 2003, and has contributed stories from an ...

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across ...

Even the smallest odds of an impact sound alarming, but scientists’ ability to calculate them is actually good news.

and insights from National Geographic Experts will enhance the experience. The nine-day itinerary will include safari expeditions, the chance to meet with local wildlife conservation experts ...

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander is now headed for the moon after firing its engines to send it out of Earth orbit ...

National Geographic announces four new Signature Land Expeditions. The trips include expeditions to Australia, Portugal and the Azores, Sri Lanka, and Southern Africa. Furthermore, trips that have ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four national parks represent different worlds of natural beauty, biological ...