U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, report finds. The plastic pollution crisis has been widely blamed on a handful of Asian countries, but new research shows just how much the ...

Cats Domesticated Themselves, Ancient DNA Shows. A comprehensive survey of cat genes suggests that even after felines wandered into our lives, they remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.

The team also includes Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy-nominated producer Ryan Coogler from Proximity Media, who directed the ...

Last day of the dinosaurs' reign captured in stunning detail. Rocks from deep inside the Chicxulub impact crater show what happened in the minutes to hours after one of our planet’s most ...

In some situations, they can be helpful. In others, they can lead to dangerous nutrient deficiencies or imbalances. Experts weigh in on how to make an informed decision.

Back at base camp, Suzzoni huddled with the research team’s leader, ... A version of this story appears in the February 2025 issue of National Geographic magazine.