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They survived an apocalypse—by sleeping through it
They survived an apocalypse—by sleeping through it
A man’s world? Not according to biology or history.
A man’s world? Not according to biology or history.
This parasite uses an army to suck out the guts of its enemies
This parasite uses an army to suck out the guts of its enemies
Illegal to be ’ugly’? The history behind one of America‘s cruelest laws
Illegal to be ’ugly’? The history behind one of America‘s cruelest laws
Indica vs. sativa: Science suggests there’s no real difference
Indica vs. sativa: Science suggests there’s no real difference
Sharkfest
Nat Geo’s annual must-see summer event will splash off with Marvel superhero Anthony Mackie navigating the waters of his hometown in New Orleans to learn why shark sightings are increasing in local fishing communities, plus ultra-athlete and shark advocate Ross Edgley will attempt to pit his mind and body against four of the ocean’s most formidable sharks. Then, sink your teeth into more fin-tastic programming to explore a newly discovered great white shark nursery off the coast of New York City, unravel in forensic detail WHY sharks attack, investigate unusual shark encounters around the world, and learn more about the biggest tiger sharks on Earth dominating the shores of Australia.
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September 2024 Issue
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What life is like when your brain can't recognize faces
What life is like when your brain can't recognize faces
How these trickster caterpillars outwit and outlast other insects
How these trickster caterpillars outwit and outlast other insects
The world’s heaviest snake has been hiding a big secret
The world’s heaviest snake has been hiding a big secret
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- Cynthia Chiang is searching for signs of the universe's first lightCynthia Chiang is searching for signs of the universe's first light
- Babak Tafreshi photographs the night sky so humans can connect to it, and each otherBabak Tafreshi photographs the night sky so humans can connect to it, and each other
- Andrea Villarreal Rodriguez localizes climate storytellingAndrea Villarreal Rodriguez localizes climate storytelling