A Soviet sea, killed by an obsession with 'white gold'

In 1990, National Geographic went to the Soviet Union to report on one of the worst environmental disasters of the 20th ...

Cristian Lagger is exploring some of the coldest, darkest places on the planet

Thousands of feet below the surface, the Antarctic seafloor is a time machine to another realm. Here’s how one scientist ...
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Deep-sea sharks and nuclear breakthroughs: see National Geographic's 2025 pictures of the year

National Geographic has revealed the Pictures of the Year 2025, highlighting images by Nat Geo photographers that inspired and defined the past year. This year's showcase features 25 images that cover ...
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National Geographic unveiled its Pictures of the Year. Here are 7 of the most striking wildlife photos.

National Geographic's December 2025 issue features its annual Pictures of the Year. The issue features striking wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Some photos also ...