What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
7 unforgettable experiences in St Helena—from exhilarating hikes to Napoleon’s former home in exile
Travellers to this remote South Atlantic island are rewarded with rugged hiking trails, underwater adventures and the chance ...
Why Norway's Lofoten is one of the world's best beach breaks
A kayaking expedition through Norway’s Lofoten islands offers white-sand beaches, royal encounters — and the chance to ...
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Life probably exists beyond Earth. So how do we find it?
four light-years from Earth. This story appears in the March 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. In her office on the 17th floor of MIT’s Building 54, Sara Seager is about as close to ...
Cases of ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria rose in Florida this year. Here’s what to know.
Vibrio bacteria sickened dozens of people following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and the microbes’ range appears to be increasing up the East Coast as climate change warms coastal waters.
The Cold Patrol
Normal sledding pace is less than five miles an hour. When Jesper crashed, they were a little more than halfway through the ...
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The Magnetic North Pole's Mad Dash Is Slowing Down
Every five years, the location of the Magnetic North Pole is updated. In the latest model, it continues its shift toward ...
From dirt tracks to digital data: This scientist’s app turns desert natives into wildlife guardians
Indigenous animal trackers use the CyberTracker software, developed by Louis Liebenberg, to help with research and earn a ...
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The world's largest space telescope just got an unexpected new role: asteroid hunter
The JWST wasn’t designed to spot undiscovered asteroids; it’s more of a sniper’s scope used to get a close-up look at curious objects extremely far from Earth. “The average exoplanet ...
Four planets to be visible in Washington state in January. How to view the rare alignment
The best time to witness the celestial event will be just after sunset starting Jan. 10. A meteor shower will also be visible ...
Four bright planets to be visible from Boise all January. How to view the rare alignment
The best time to witness the celestial event will be just after sunset starting Jan. 10. A meteor shower will also be visible ...
Everything you need to know about Jasper National Park
This Alberta park—the largest in the Canadian Rockies—is wild in every sense of the word. Its residents include grizzly bears ...