For decades, tourists have been paying for a chance to catch an undersea glimpse at the wreck of the Titanic. But ethical concerns persist over the impacts these submersibles have had on the deteriorating site.

The religious language that lay dormant for millennia is now global, used by millions of people around the world—including in China.

King Charles’ coronation will be the newest in over a century of Nat Geo coronation coverage.

For a language to be considered safe from extinction, 100,000 people need to speak it. A small fraction of people speak ‘ōlelo today, but young Hawaiians using TikTok and Instagram may help change that.

More than half of new infections were among people aged 15 to 24, and the pandemic lockdowns only tell part of the story. Here’s a look at how we got here—and what we can do about it.

​Animals aren’t the only ones with the gift of gab. But what are plants actually “saying” to each other? The answer could help feed the world.

The civil rights leader spent his life advocating for farm workers, drawing on the peaceful tactics used by Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mahatma Gandhi.

The dosing in these popular over-the-counter sleep supplements can vary wildly from what’s printed on the label, which can result in side effects. Here’s how to use it safely.

Traditional burial and cremation pollute the ground and emit carbon dioxide. People are looking for new options.

The tests detect traces of disease in a patient’s blood. Here’s how they’re used—and why scientists hope they’re the future of cancer screening.

Much of our food is increasingly manufactured to be irresistible to us. Experts say this trend has long-term health consequences.

It’s an exciting time for the allergy field, experts say. Here’s what to know about what causes food allergies—and the new research that may help us cope with them.

National Parks like Big Bend in Texas (seen here) restrict some recreation to maximize protection of the land. For travelers looking for activities like hunting or off-roading, it helps to know where to look.

A new film, Till, documents the decades-long pursuit of justice for the 14-year-old, whose 1955 killing galvanized a generation of activists.

Scientists caution that for weight loss, the diabetes medication’s long-term safety and efficacy aren’t settled. That hasn’t stopped influencers.

Recent blazes chewed through the heritage site, causing “irreparable” damage to hundreds of Rapa Nui’s sacred moai. Here's what you need to know.

From Peru to Zambia, explorers put the spotlight on wonderfully wild and treasured places under threat.

A photographer tells us about returning to the enchanted city of Jiufen, perched on a mountain overlooking the sea.

Faith, art, and history converge at these Islamic places of worship. We learn how architectural feats and design details chronicle Istanbul’s history.

These jewels of the sea are getting harder to find. Here’s why—and where to look for them.