Oct 19, 2023 · Rainbows are often portrayed as bridges between people and supernatural beings. In Norse mythology, for instance, a rainbow called the Bifrost connects Earth with Asgard, where the …

Nov 21, 2024 · Learn the risks our world's coral reefs are facing and what they mean for our future and the future of the ocean.

Oct 19, 2023 · Electromagnetic light energy is everywhere, but very little of it can actually be seen by the human eye.

Apr 16, 2025 · After the United States Civil War, state governments that had been part of the Confederacy tried to limit the voting rights of Black citizens and prevent contact between Black and …

On May 28, 1830, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, beginning the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans in what became known as the Trail of Tears.

Dec 9, 2024 · A rain shadow is a patch of land that has become a desert because mountain ranges block much of the rainfall necessary for plant growth.

Mar 14, 2025 · Lines of latitude and longitude help us navigate and describe Earth. Explore them with MapMaker, National Geographic's classroom interactive mapping tool.

Oct 19, 2023 · As the world's largest land mammal, elephants have quite the commanding presence. But did you know elephants can't jump? Or that baby elephants lose their first set of teeth and tusks, …

Oct 28, 2025 · Prairies are enormous stretches of flat grassland with moderate temperatures, moderate rainfall, and few trees. When people talk about the prairie, they are usually referring to the golden, …

May 1, 2024 · Yellowstone National Park is the first national park created in the United States. It remains popular due to its unique volcanic features and abundant wildlife.