The mammals' mysterious clicks contain a stunning level of complexity, a new study shows. A group of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) swims together in the Indian Ocean. For years, researchers ...

Nearly all adults carry Epstein–Barr virus—but new research reveals how it can hijack immune cells, sparking a chronic disease that attacks the body from within. This colorized transmission electron ...

Each year, National Geographic highlights a collection of the most compelling images captured by Nat Geo photographers over the past 12 months in their "Pictures of the Year." For 2025, Nat Geo ...

Putting people into sleep mode is a sci-fi concept that's a lot closer to becoming real than you might think. Erin Belback is part of an ongoing human trial backed by NASA that aims to replicate the ...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto declared 10 people “national heroes” on November 10, which Indonesia celebrates as Heroes Day. Among them was the late President Soeharto, who ruled Indonesia ...

Even comfortable shoes can throw your body out of alignment. Experts reveal how everyday footwear can trigger pain in your back, hips, knees, and more—and what to wear instead. Colored MRI-style X-ray ...

Research shows the battle to keep weight off isn’t about willpower—it’s biology. Here’s how scientists say we can work with our bodies, not against them. Our bodies evolved to survive famine, not ...

Studies show that spending time on the links offers real benefits for cardiovascular health, cognition, and lifespan. “The message is clear: Play golf and live longer.” Retirees play golf in Sun City, ...

The rhythmic click of needles. The softness of yarn running over fingertips. The satisfying logic of knit, purl, repeat. Knitting—and other so-called “grandma hobbies”—is making a comeback, especially ...

ATLANTA — The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta reopened on Tuesday after a $58 million renovation and expansion, featuring new wings named after Home Depot co-founder and ...

From riverfront parks to new performance art venues to a $60 million expansion of the Andy Warhol Museum—see how this former steel town is transforming itself. The Duquesne Incline, a funicular that ...

Large multi-agency “human trafficking” stings reliably generate headlines and arrest totals. They also mask an uncomfortable truth with direct national security implications: in the United States, ...