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With half a billion tons of goods moving up and down the river every year, the Mississippi River is a vital waterway for the U.S. Yet persistent droughts have lowered the river's water levels, making it increasingly difficult for barges to navigate. What will happen if the Mississippi runs dry?

With winter fast approaching, many of us dread losing daylight—but did you know that darkness can be surprisingly good for your well-being? According to scientists, spending time in the dark can have several health benefits including DNA repair, reduced inflammation, and much more. https://lnkd.in/eCGcNi4H

Time waits for no one—except, perhaps, for the axolotl. New research reveals that these feathery-gilled salamanders stop a key mechanism of aging—the epigenetic clock—when they’re just four years old. Learning the secrets behind this remarkable occurrence could open new doors for regenerative treatments in other organisms.

In Quinten Geldhof's footage of a baby tardigrade riding a nematode, small creatures make a big impression ?? This video is part of the winning selections from the #NikonSmallWorldInMotion competition.

Samurai have long captured the imagination, and Yasuke, Japan's first Black samurai, is no exception. A figure of debate among historians for years, what separates fact from fiction in his incredible story?

We're excited to welcome Alex Pollack, Director of Photography, and Geoffrey Gagnon, VP/Executive Editor, into their new roles! They will amplify our exceptional storytelling, bolstering National Geographic’s mission to inspire global curiosity and wonder through our digital platforms.

When was the last time you wrote something by hand? With emails replacing letters, notes apps replacing grocery lists, and texts replacing birthday cards, pen and paper are being left behind in our increasingly digital world. But maybe it’s time to rethink this shift. Research shows that handwriting offers cognitive benefits that digital tools simply can’t match.

Defying the odds, Shackleton's crew made it home over a year after being stranded in Antarctica. For the Ross Sea party, however, this journey home took a little longer. #EnduranceFilm is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Cold and flu season is here and pneumonia cases are surging. It’s the world’s leading cause of death for children under the age of five, and the leading cause of hospitalization for adults in the United States. You may be surprised to learn that there are actually four different types and each has their own causes and risks. To find out what experts say you should know about these types ahead of the winter, head to: https://lnkd.in/enz_s7W9

The “Balkan breakfast” has captivated social media—but is it as authentic and healthy as it looks, or just another viral food trend? This colorful spread of cured meats, bread, pickles, and more may look delicious, but some experts caution that it oversimplifies the region’s actual breakfast traditions. Learn more about the “Balkan breakfast” and what experts say about its history and nutritional value: https://lnkd.in/ex9F_tiA