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Dragonflies can reveal mercury contamination. Here's how.
Dragonflies can reveal mercury contamination. Here's how.
Here's what we can learn from doomsday preppers
Here's what we can learn from doomsday preppers
Earth just set a heat record. It won't be its last.
Earth just set a heat record. It won't be its last.
How these ancient sunken cities were rediscovered
How these ancient sunken cities were rediscovered
New scans reveal mummified crocodile's last meal
New scans reveal mummified crocodile's last meal
We're still dealing with the pandemic's scars, psychologists say
We're still dealing with the pandemic's scars, psychologists say

Sharkfest

Nat Geo’s annual must-see summer event will splash off with Marvel superhero Anthony Mackie navigating the waters of his hometown in New Orleans to learn why shark sightings are increasing in local fishing communities, plus ultra-athlete and shark advocate Ross Edgley will attempt to pit his mind and body against four of the ocean’s most formidable sharks. Then, sink your teeth into more fin-tastic programming to explore a newly discovered great white shark nursery off the coast of New York City, unravel in forensic detail WHY sharks attack, investigate unusual shark encounters around the world, and learn more about the biggest tiger sharks on Earth dominating the shores of Australia.
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The best Amsterdam hotels
The best Amsterdam hotels
7 must-do experiences in Amsterdam
7 must-do experiences in Amsterdam
The essential guide to visiting Amsterdam
The essential guide to visiting Amsterdam
How to spend 5 days in Jordan's 'Golden Triangle'
How to spend 5 days in Jordan's 'Golden Triangle'
Exploring America’s most surprising national landmarks
Exploring America’s most surprising national landmarks

August 2024 Issue

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Can Paris clean up the Seine in time for the Olympics?
Can Paris clean up the Seine in time for the Olympics?
See images of equestrians inspired by the Mexican Revolution
See images of equestrians inspired by the Mexican Revolution
The clouded tiger cat is new to science—and under threat
The clouded tiger cat is new to science—and under threat
Inflammation isn't always bad. Here's how we can use it to heal.
Inflammation isn't always bad. Here's how we can use it to heal.
What is ‘inflammaging’ and how can we control it?
What is ‘inflammaging’ and how can we control it?

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