All types of whales undergo long migrations each year, and new research points to a surprising reason: They need to shed their skin.

A cashless store or even a cashless society is more convenient for businesses, so some try to avoid cash, but our society need bills and change to be equitable.

Lara Maiklem is a mudlark, and she digs in the tidal flats of the Thames river to uncover all sorts of incredible secrets and treasures.

Could plastic-eating waxworms be part of the solution to our plastic pollution?

Introverts have traditionally had to learn to be more outgoing, but during coronavirus, it's the extroverts' turn to learn new behaviors.

Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air.

Show this coronavirus social distancing calculator to those people in your life who don't 'believe in' staying home.

Solar towers, a sun-powered renewable energy source, offer plenty of advantages.

Newly discovered fossilized skulls found in South African cave show Australopithecus, Paranthropus and Homo erectus living together in the same era.

Mary Winchen, the creator of Tirdy Works, speaks about her moose turd art with just the right combination of seriousness and puns.

Copper is so effective, many experts think we should coat hospital beds, railings and other public furniture with an alloy of the metal.

Since the threats to coral reefs vary depending on location, scientists are customizing solutions to help them survive.

The economic cost of doing nothing to reduce greenhouse gases is higher than fighting the problem, study finds.

Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends.

A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons.

Data can help us understand some of the many ways the human body reacts to this virus and the next one.

The attitudes of Pompeiians towards death and waste was very different from our own.

Warming the body by 2 degrees with a bath can help regulate serotonin. Another study it can be good for your heart, too.

The similarities between coronavirus and climate change are many. It's just the time scale that's different.

The 1970s Swiss fitness creation called vitaparcour is back and more popular than ever.

Physicians sign on to video conferences to help people who need emergency services at understaffed rural hospitals

One way to make life a little easier is to focus first on the door of the coop. Here's how.

Venomous animals like snakes, bees and spiders may hold the secret to curing cancer, pain management and other diseases.

Researchers are still discovering all the ways that making music enriches your brain, but the impact is undeniable.

You don't have to spend a lot or travel far to reap the awesome benefits of wonder.

Scientists are discovering that a few of us are capable of amazing feats, some of which seem more superhero than human.

These scientifically proven ways show how pets make you healthier and happier.

The editors of Architectural Record have compiled a list of the 'most significant works that defined architecture in our era.'

From their commitment to sustainability to their reputation for making a mean cup of joe, the people of Costa Rica clearly have their priorities in order.

Howard Lee is a multidisciplinary artist from England who specializes in 'illusion, trickery and playful deception.'

You may already be familiar with albinism in humans and other animals, but did you know there are albino plants, too?

It's that time of year again! The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition is officially underway.

Follow NASA's lead and explore this natural wonder by air. Scientists working for NASA's CORAL project are embarking on a two-month aerial study.

One of the most highly anticipated museums of the past decade, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is finally opening.

Have you ever looked up on a crisp fall day and noticed how brilliant and clear the blue sky is? That's not just your imagination.

Add an extra dose of whimsy and bliss to your big day with a rambunctious pile of rescue puppies.

Whether you're planning your own shindig or joining an already existing event, here are a few tips to make the most of the 2017 total solar eclipse.

Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall leaf colors each year.

Theropods like the T. Rex have their bony cranial ornamentation to thank for their enormous size.

Humans aren't the only creatures capable of creating beautiful art.

When it comes to saving a near-extinct wolf species, you can't please everyone.

A two-week public arts event inundates a small city in Arkansas with an array of vibrant murals and installations.

You're likely aware of endangered species and invasive species, but have you heard of injurious species?

After being rescued as a baby, this little raccoon now lives a life of luxury in the Bahamas.

'Coral Colors' showcases the psychedelic beauty of marine invertebrates.

What you experience in autumn is hard to express in words — but that hasn't stopped writers and thinkers around the world from trying.

National Geographic is back at it again with one of the fiercest photography competitions of the year.

An arctic animal that typically spends its days lounging on pack ice came ashore on the southern coast of Washington this summer.

​Stretching over the Apurimac River, this suspension bridge is made of grass and rebuilt every year using traditional Inca techniques.

Also known as an 'ounce,' snow leopards are one of the most elusive mammals in the world.