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What’s the healthiest type of milk? Here’s how they compare.

Whole milk. Skim. Coconut milk. Soy. We asked experts to help make sense of the explosion of choices in your grocery aisle.

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A painter's gorgeous sketches of England's great cathedrals

In the 1930s, National Geographic sent the painter Norman Wilkinson—who invented dazzle camouflage—on a road trip around England to sketch its greatest cathedrals.

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Inside the secret operation to move the Bayeux Tapestry

After more than 900 years in France, the Bayeux Tapestry—one of medieval Europe’s most fragile, priceless treasures—slipped back into England in a controversial overnight operation. Here’s what transporting a 225-foot-long masterwork actually takes.

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7 of the best Mediterannean islands for families

Pasta days, sea kayaking, tomb raiding — and, of course, beaches. No matter what your kids are into, the Mediterranean’s astonishingly diverse web of islands offer a wealth of experiences. Here are seven of the best.

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Adventures in Cape Verde, West Africa's surprising hiking heaven

In Cape Verde, life feels at the mercy of the elements. But hikes on Santo Antão island reveal the West African archipelago as a place where the people are welcoming and days end in passionate song with glasses of warming rum.

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53 hours: Inside the largest cheetah relocation ever attempted

Moving a cheetah to a new home is risky—but necessary for the survival of the species. This is the tale of one particularly harrowing journey.

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Henry Hudson faced a brutal mutiny—then disappeared. His fate remains a mystery.

The famed English explorer was abandoned centuries ago in the bay that now bears his name. Could he have survived?

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Everything you should know about Katmai National Park and Preserve

This Alaska Peninsula park is a great place for hiking, fishing, bear-watching—and exploring volcanoes.

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The extraordinary life and quiet death of the world's largest iceberg

Forty years after breaking away from Antarctica, the frozen colossus known as A23a died as it lived: drifting around the bottom of the globe, fascinating ardent observers, and offering scientists critical new insights about our living ocean.

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The curious quest to make this frog poisonous again

Some harlequin frogs have lost their poison—and their ability to defend themselves. Scientists are on the case.

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The wild island depicted in Love Story is fighting to stay that way

What to know before visiting the biodiversity haven where JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette got married.

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How to walk the length of Manhattan in a single day

New York is the most walkable city in the country. Here’s how to plan your trek across its most famous island—including what to see and do along the way, and where to find bathrooms.

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How many microplastic particles are really in our bodies?

Debates over the presence of microplastics in the human body highlight the challenge of studying something simultaneously invisible to the naked eye and abundant.

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8 of the best food experiences in Europe

Whether you’re cracking crayfish at a Swedish summer party, foraging in Alpine meadows or plucking grapes in a Portuguese grove, immersive food tours offer a fascinating insight into local culinary traditions, as well as a connection to the landscape.

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The history of colonial America in 5 objects

The millions of people who inhabited colonial America left traces of their lives behind—from George Washington’s bed to a young girl’s needlework.

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Check out some of the remarkable pictures that wowed Nat Geo's photo editors this month

A jumble of jellyfish. A very Greenland graduation. A gecko hiding in plain sight. Check out some of the pictures featured in our Photo of the Day.

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Our ancient ‘hobbit’ cousins ate dragon leftovers

Researchers fed a Komodo dragon a goat to figure out if Homo floresiensis truly were the hunters they were originally thought to be.

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Where to find the best Turkish delight in Istanbul

Once endorsed by a sultan, Turkish delight has been a sweet treat for centuries; now it’s taking on new forms in Istanbul, with innovative flavours and even liquid interpretations.

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It’s one of the biggest mysteries of the cosmos: What are these little red dots?

Massive galaxies? Dusty black holes? Black hole stars? Scientists have raised a lot of theories around what the crimson blobs in James Webb data might be.

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Inside the making of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

At the new Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, curators want to bring visitors astonishingly close to the most fascinating creatures the Earth has ever seen.

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How to visit Independence Hall—the building where America was born

This UNESCO World Heritage-designated edifice may have been designed in the Georgian style, but its historical significance is distinctly American.

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Inside the U.S. Post Office’s revolution, by foot, horseback, and helicopter

In 1954, the USPS was looking for innovative ways to process the 54 billion items mailed. National Geographic traveled to post offices big and small across the U.S. to see how the agency kept the country connected and became a pillar of daily life.

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The eccentric pharaoh and the ‘Wikileaks of the Bronze Age’

Intrigue, whining, and negotiations—all these and more can be found in one of the greatest troves of ancient diplomatic communications.

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The story behind New York City’s Statue of Liberty—and how to make the most of your visit

A monument to the American “experiment,” this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site was the result of one man’s bold idea, unconventional fundraising campaigns, and grassroots efforts on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Doctors are finally starting to agree on when obesity is a disease

It might seem like semantics. But whether a health condition qualifies as a disease can have a huge impact on patient experiences and treatment options.

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The heat wave that made America legalize shorts

Forced to sweat and suffer under the weight of clothes and societal norms, a broiling summer that killed thousands of Americans finally got us to consider the wonders of shorts and t-shirts.

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Scientists cured sickle cell. Then their next challenge began.

Gene editing has delivered remarkable results against sickle cell disease. Now researchers are working to make these personalized treatments faster, cheaper, and available to far more patients.

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These U.K. spots are best for local seafood—here's why

With the majority of the U.K.’s seafood exported to Europe, British fishing communities are on a quest to get Brits eating more local produce.

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Are you brave enough to spend a night on this Welsh mountain?

Follow in the footsteps of a Welsh king by scaling Cader Idris, but beware: it’s said those who sleep on the peak are destined to become poets or go mad.

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These 6 archaeology discoveries reshape what we know about the Bible

From a cheeky slingshot to Paul's letters and information on King Nebuchadnezzar, new research is offering insight into some of the Bible's best-known stories.

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