Coronavirus Coverage
An intimate look at how the virus upended our lives
- From the November 2020 issue
An intimate look at how the virus upended our lives
Photographers in five countries show how COVID-19 became a painful, shared experience around the globe.
- U.S. Case Tracker
Where cases are growing and declining in America
The COVID-19 public health emergency will end this spring
See the DataPodcast: The Virus Hunter
Coronaviruses aren’t new. In this episode of our podcast, Overheard at National Geographic, we examine what it takes to find a treatment for coronaviruses and what that might mean for the future of COVID-19.
Resources for Families
Your family can still explore the world from your home. Visit Nat Geo Family for games, lesson plans, and more for you and your kids.
Dispatches
Our journalists are documenting life on the ground from communities around the world battling the pandemic.
Go Further
Animals
- This might be the first recorded tool use by a wild wolfThis might be the first recorded tool use by a wild wolf
- Invading queen ant tricks workers into killing their motherInvading queen ant tricks workers into killing their mother
- Tracking disease outbreaks to the ends of the EarthTracking disease outbreaks to the ends of the Earth
- Exclusive: Sperm whale speech has human-like 'vowels'Exclusive: Sperm whale speech has human-like 'vowels'
Environment
- Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?
- Why hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerousWhy hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerous
- In 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet EarthIn 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet Earth
- Farmers in Brazil are restoring biodiversity to grow resilient crops
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- Inside the fight to protect Canada’s most iconic baysInside the fight to protect Canada’s most iconic bays
History & Culture
- New treasures hint at what Britain was like before Roman conquestNew treasures hint at what Britain was like before Roman conquest
- Exclusive: Inside the new Natural History Museum Abu DhabiExclusive: Inside the new Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
- The Roman emperor who died from eating too much cheeseThe Roman emperor who died from eating too much cheese
Science
- What 60 decomposing lizards can tell us about dinosaur deathWhat 60 decomposing lizards can tell us about dinosaur death
- How to see the northern lights—and why they’re more common nowHow to see the northern lights—and why they’re more common now
Travel
- Why winter is the perfect time to visit this coastal UK townWhy winter is the perfect time to visit this coastal UK town
- Why Edinburgh is Europe's ultimate escape for book-loversWhy Edinburgh is Europe's ultimate escape for book-lovers
- Why capsule hotels are taking global cities by stormWhy capsule hotels are taking global cities by storm
- At Hawaii’s former leprosy colony, a rare glimpse into historyAt Hawaii’s former leprosy colony, a rare glimpse into history