A rare planetary alignment is lighting up the night sky—here’s how to see it
Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...
How to plan a trip to California’s Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
In the heart of California, the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are home to some of the tallest trees on the planet.
Why the best way to see the Pacific nation of Palau is by water
An aquatic adventure in the western Pacific island nation of Palau — home to over 300 islands — highlights the reward of ...
Big Sky, brighter stars: Why Montana is 2025's ultimate stargazing destination
With a nickname like Big Sky country, it's no surprise Montana is the ultimate destination for this year's celestial events, ...
This asteroid may hit Earth in 2032. Don't panic—scientists have a plan.
Space agencies have systems in place to spot, track, and forecast the future orbits of potentially hazardous asteroids.
How a molar, jawbone, and pinkie are rewriting human history
Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering ...
What’s behind the strange rash of ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?
For centuries, locals have told stories of mokele-mbembe, a legendary creature said to lurk in the Congo Basin. But as ...
Sound waves and sea creatures
Thousands of marine species from microscopic zooplankton to the largest cetaceans rely on sound for survival and many have ...
Are seed oils actually bad for you? Experts say we're missing the big picture
Whether you prefer cooking with beef tallow or olive oil, dietitians say picking the healthiest cooking oil matters less than ...
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Life probably exists beyond Earth. So how do we find it?
This story appears in the March 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine ... Her specialty is exoplanets, namely all the planets in the universe except the ones you already know about revolving ...