National Geographic

LOOK: Boy Rides Shark, The Black Fall And Other Awesome Photo Contest Entries

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 05.29.2012

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It's that time of year again: Entries from the 2012 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest are flowing in! While there are several amazing shot...

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PHOTOS: A Wild Trip To The Sea Of Cortez

Lindblad Expeditions | Posted 05.29.2012

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Lindblad Expeditions

An impromptu trip to the Sea of Cortez finds wildlife galore.

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WATCH: This Baby Koala Will Melt Your Heart

Posted 05.27.2012

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We can't get over this video of a baby koala from the Taipei Zoo peeking out of its mom's pouch. According to National Geographic, a baby koala liv...

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Why Being a Mom is the Coolest Job Ever

Melina Bellows | Posted 05.24.2012

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Melina Bellows

As I packed up to leave the conference, I found myself really, really missing my kids, ages 6 and 8. I considered calling them but hesitated -- sometimes they beg me to come home, which leaves me feeling tortured if I'm far away.

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14-Year-Old First-Time Contender Wins National Geographic Bee

AP | BRETT ZONGKER | Posted 05.24.2012

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WASHINGTON -- A first-time contender from Texas won the annual National Geographic Bee Thursday in Washington, claiming the top prize in a contest tha...

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Ted Conover: On Traveling and Being Free Behind Bars

Ru Freeman | Posted 05.24.2012

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Ru Freeman

It is a mix of journalistic integrity and personal generosity that has served him well and brought Ted Conover much attention for his in-depth reporting about the issues of our times.

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6 Va. Men Recreating Justice's 1812 River-Scouting Trip

AP | Posted 05.23.2012

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THURMOND, W.Va. -- Six Virginia men attempting to recreate Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall's historic 1812 river-scouting journey have tackl...

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WATCH: Live TV From 60' Below The Ocean

Lindblad Expeditions | Posted 05.22.2012

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Lindblad Expeditions

"This is the best TV I ever watched. Real reality!"

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Munch's Hidden Treasure

Posted 05.21.2012

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Edvard Munch could have used the cash. Although the Norwegian artist’s most famous painting just sold for $120 million at a Sotheby’s auc...

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PHOTOS: The 10 Best Islands, As Chosen By NatGeo

Posted 05.15.2012

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The thought of islands almost always conjures up images of impeccable beaches, bright flowers and lush rainforests. While those are certainly beau...

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'Wicked Tuna': Fishing Boat Captain Is Wicked Mad

Posted 05.14.2012

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On "Wicked Tuna" (Sun., 10 p.m. ET on National Geographic) the crew of the Odysea got into a standoff with another boat after the bigger vessel snagge...

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'Wicked Tuna': Crew Risks Capsizing To Fish In Storm

Posted 05.07.2012

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There was some seriously aggressive fishing going down on "Wicked Tuna" (Sun., 10 p.m. ET on National Geographic) this week. Despite a storm creating ...

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'Untamed Americas' Exclusive First Look!

Posted 05.04.2012

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National Geographic's "Untamed Americas" is a gorgeous new high-def wildlife miniseries, narrated by Josh Brolin, and we've got the exclusive first lo...

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WATCH: First Look At National Geographic's 'American Transgender'

Posted 05.01.2012

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The National Geographic channel is set to air "American Transgender," an hour-long documentary that takes a no-holds-barred look at the lives and stru...

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James Cameron's Deep-Sea Dive To Debut On TV Channel

Posted 04.30.2012

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By: OurAmazingPlanet Staff Published: 04/29/2012 12:12 PM EDT on OurAmazingPlanet Barely a month after filmmaker James Cameron piloted a newfang...

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Stunning Cloud And Sunset Photos From The Pitcairn Islands

Posted 04.29.2012

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From Andrew Howley and National Geographic: One of the best traditions that developed on the Pitcairn Islands expedition was to gather on the top o...

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Catch Of A Lifetime On 'Wicked Tuna'

Posted 04.23.2012

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"Wicked Tuna" (Sun., 10 p.m. ET on National Geographic) follows the fortunes of crews from Gloucester, Mass. as they fish for giant bluefin tuna On...

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'Wicked Tuna' Emotional Sneak Peek

The Huffington Post | Maggie Furlong | Posted 04.20.2012

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Commercial fishing series "Wicked Tuna" is not known for being incredibly emotional, but we've got an exclusive sneak peek at a very touching scene fr...

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Everest A Surprising Lab For Studying Effects Of Aging

The Mayo Clinic | Posted 04.30.2012

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A team from The Mayo Clinic set out this week to conduct research from the world's highest peak, since as it turns out the effects of altitude on the ...

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Join A National Geographic Everest Expedition

Posted 04.19.2012

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The legendary mountain climber Conrad Anker is on his way up Everest and, thanks to the May iPad edition of National Geographic Magazine, you can tag ...

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New Haircut And Clothes On 'Amish: Out of Order' Series Premiere

Posted 04.18.2012

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“Amish: Out of Order” (Tue., 10 pm. ET on National Geographic) is a new 10-part series that follows the lives of people who have left the Amish co...

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'Doomsday Prepper' Eats Dog Food

Posted 04.18.2012

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On Tuesday night's episode of "Doomsday Preppers" (Tue., 9 p.m. ET on National Geographic) viewers met Mr. Wayne. He's a prepper intent on reviving th...

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The Science of Cesar Millan's Dog Training: Good Timing and Hard Kicks in the Stomach

Anna Jane Grossman | Posted 04.09.2012

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Anna Jane Grossman

The so-called "Dog Whisperer" makes training look like magic. But it's not. My biggest gripe with Cesar Millan is the fact that he is so often telling people to change everything about their demeanor in order to bring about change in their dog.

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WATCH: Discovering Rare Corals In Tysfjord, Norway

Lindblad Expeditions | Posted 04.09.2012

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Lindblad Expeditions

When we think about coral reefs, we usually imagine a tropical idyll, snorkeling or diving in warm, clear water surrounded by shoals of rainbow hued fish. But there are also corals that build reefs in the dark, cold waters in the depths of the world's oceans.

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The Titanic 100 Years On: Technology, Infallibility, and Mindfulness

Levi Ben-Shmuel | Posted 04.04.2012

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Levi Ben-Shmuel

The wonders of technology do not give us a pass on being present in this moment, and to use as much wisdom as we can muster to move forward in life by doing as little harm as possible.

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