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Are these brain cells the key to treating trauma and anxiety?
Are these brain cells the key to treating trauma and anxiety?
Inside Mohenjo Daro, the 5,000-year-old metropolis frozen in time
Inside Mohenjo Daro, the 5,000-year-old metropolis frozen in time
What to know before embarking on Hawaii's Road to Hana
What to know before embarking on Hawaii's Road to Hana
The surprising hidden glow of one of Earth’s largest birds
The surprising hidden glow of one of Earth’s largest birds
See 3 planets line up in a dramatic display in the April sky
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See 3 planets line up in a dramatic display in the April sky
Pairing these foods can boost their health benefits
Pairing these foods can boost their health benefits
EARTH MONTH 2026
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Under the River
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Under the River
A blue crab fishes in the current of the Sistema Ox Bel Ha underground river system near Tulum, Mexico. Sistema Ox Bel Ha—or "Three Paths of Water" in Mayan—contains more than 160 cenotes. As National Geographic reported in 2025, these natural water-filled sinkholes often house historic artifacts and endangered aquatic species. In southern Mexico, they also serve as the only freshwater source to millions of people in the region.Environment
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Secrets of the Bees
National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees, which are among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing its hidden world. With more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.
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April 2026 Issue
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National Geographic 33: The visionary changemakers of 2026
National Geographic 33: The visionary changemakers of 2026
You won’t believe what these tiny creatures can do after dark
You won’t believe what these tiny creatures can do after dark
How a physician’s DIY device got Americans to the top of Everest
How a physician’s DIY device got Americans to the top of Everest
Visiting a U.S. national park—for the retro architecture
Visiting a U.S. national park—for the retro architecture
Can this medieval shipwreck rewrite ancient history?
Can this medieval shipwreck rewrite ancient history?
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