A colorized computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain revealing blood vessels in the brain. A new study finds microplastics accumulate at higher levels in human brains than in the liver and kidneys.

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

“I wish the Constitution which is offered had been made more perfect, but I sincerely believe it is the best that could be obtained at this time.” This story appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of ...

Published in Issue 28 (summer 2025) of Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK). To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine click here. (Available in select countries only).

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.

In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens’s 1859 novel set during the French Revolution, he wrote: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age ...

Dining destinations, social hubs and creative spaces combined, food halls are taking Europe by storm. From a train station revamp in Rome to a reimagined industrial hall in Helsinki, here are six of ...

Have you ever heard of a nudibranch? They're colorful mollusks with no shells and you can see them at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum.

National Geographic’s Sally Ride documentary tells the story of America’s first woman in space and the love she kept secret ...

Don’t like whisky? Then you haven’t properly explored Scotch. Scotland’s whisky-makers are masters of malts, offering more ...

How junk food outsmarts our brains—by hiding in our memories. New research reveals that memories of fatty and sugary foods are encoded in the hippocampus, helping explain why some cravings feel ...

Their enemies portrayed them as barbarians, but their artifacts tell a different story. Between their weapons, jewelry, and ...