Domestically, places that made the list include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (impressive arts and culture); Maui, Hawaii ...

A new study finds a link between chemicals and bone loss that could damage males' penises, potentially harming reproduction.

With the Sonoran Desert serving as its dramatic backdrop, this Arizona city invites visitors to experience a real taste of ...

The other is that snakes don’t gather in general, since people tend to only come across one snake at a time. “So there was ...

In the backcountry around Belfast and the Causeway Coast, Northern Irish producers are bringing new life to old farms and creating community hubs that showcase the region’s rich artisan food scene.

DNA shines a light back into the past, showing us things that fossils can't. But how far back can that light extend? Some of the oldest DNA sequences come from mastodon and polar bear fossils about 50 ...

This story originally published in the September 1999 issue of National Geographic magazine. See more digitized stories from our archives here. In the medical room far behind the chutes, cowboys were ...

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A layer of frost clings to the grass on the morning Tony DeNicola sets out to check his trap. It’s ...

A discovery in a 1,100-year-old Wari outpost suggests that powerful, communal intoxicants may have helped foster alliances.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will have a stunning backdrop—but beyond the superb skiing and breathtaking scenery, northern Italy has much to offer, from distinctive folk traditions to Michelin dining.

Studies now show health risks rise sharply even at a few drinks a week. Cutting back, even a little, can make a measurable difference. Scientists are rethinking what “moderate drinking” really ...

For a sense of how truly enormous the FIFA World Cup is, consider this statistic. The last Super Bowl was watched by 128 million people, while the last World Cup Final was watched by 1.5 billion ...