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Love is in the sky—no, really. 🌌 On the evenings of June 8 and 9, Venus and Jupiter will appear within 2 degrees of each other. That’s just over one pinkie width of distance with your hand held at arm’s length, and close enough to simultaneously fit in a pair of binoculars. It will be the closest visible alignment of the two planets in the Northern Hemisphere until 2028. Find out how you can spot this celestial event: https://on.natgeo.com/J8Lbwu
Trauma doesn't just affect the people who experience it. Studies suggest that negative life-changing experiences can alter our genes in ways that are passed down to the next generation, leading to an increased risk of conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Learn more about the research: https://on.natgeo.com/iX1HOE
We all have that friend who drags us on a hike—and it's more to your benefit than you might think. 🥾 If you participate, chances are you're getting a lot more out of the experience than quality family time, beautiful vistas, and a breath of fresh air. Hiking provides a host of mental and physical health advantages unmatched by other forms of exercise. Learn more about why the upsides of hiking are worth climbing for: https://on.natgeo.com/qpZphR
ग्रेट निकोबार: Millions of years ago, an asteroid crashed into the far side of the moon. Now, an ambitious project called the Lunar Crater Radio Telescope (LCRT) aims to build a radio telescope in the impact crater it left behind. According to experts, the telescope could pick up ancient signals from the cosmic dark ages and even aid the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, ushering in a new era of lunar radio astronomy: https://on.natgeo.com/lRHIxR
A black bear fishes for salmon traveling upriver to spawn in Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada
Singapore's food scene is often celebrated for its Michelin-starred restaurants, UNESCO-recognized hawker culture, and acclaimed cocktail bars. Among the lesser-known influences is Peranakan cuisine, which blends spices from Chinese, Malaysian, and Indonesian pantries. Today, new exhibitions and cultural events offer travelers opportunities to explore these traditional, labor-intensive dishes. Your next culinary adventure is here. See our Best of the World 2026 Food Destinations list: https://on.natgeo.com/eMc3KM
After sunset in Hobart, Tasmania—a city known for its exciting food and arts scene—a nighttime safari reveals a different side of the region. Guided by UV light, travelers can spot fluorescent lichens and native wildlife in unexpected colors—elements of a hidden world that scientist Dr. Lisa Gershwin has spent years documenting across the island. https://on.natgeo.com/svYPHZ
Paleontologists excavating a 62.2-million-year-old rock layer in Egypt have uncovered a petrified aquarium. The unexpected cache of fossilized fish—containing about 500 specimens from more than 20 types of ray-finned fish—offers a tantalizing look at how sea life bounced back from the asteroid impact that brought the Cretaceous to a crashing, fiery finale. Learn more about this unexpected discovery: https://on.natgeo.com/0XZjvC
More than half of U.S. adults take supplements, hoping to boost metabolism, improve gut health, or even extend their lifespan. But with little regulation and minimal safety testing, some supplements are doing more harm than good. Over the past 25 years, liver injuries and even liver failure linked to supplement use have skyrocketed—often due to toxic ingredients, harmful drug interactions, and megadosing. Learn more about the risks of supplements and how to use them safely: https://on.natgeo.com/fVJIkN
These 14th-century frescoes can be found inside the Biserica Domnească Sfântul Nicolae (Princely Church of Saint Nicholas) in Curtea de Argeș, one of Romania’s oldest surviving royal foundations. Today, the surrounding region can be explored along the Via Transilvanica—an 870-mile trail completed in 2022 and named one of National Geographic's Best of the World 2025 destinations. See more Photos of the Day: https://on.natgeo.com/Df8aWs
ग्रेट निकोबार: Not all sharks spend their lives alone. Research has found that some species stay connected from an early age, while others have been repeatedly observed together over long distances. Conservation scientist and National Geographic Explorer Arzucan Askin shares what scientists are learning about shark social lives.
The Wari ruled much of ancient Peru centuries before the rise of the Inca, but left no written records. Now, researchers believe they may have found new clues about their history. At El Castillo de Huarmey, experts have identified Peruvian hairless dog remains among hundreds of bones. The findings suggest the Wari lived alongside these canine companions and may even have revered them as “psychopomps,” or spiritual chaperones chosen to guide the dead into the underworld. Learn more about the discovery: https://on.natgeo.com/GRvWDq
ग्रेट निकोबार: The platypus is one of only two mammals that lay eggs. That's just the start of what makes these unusual creatures so fascinating—and why they once baffled scientists.
Chunky, flightless, sweet-smelling, and once perilously close to extinction, the kākāpō has made an extraordinary comeback in recent decades. As a breeding season brings a new generation of chicks, New Zealand's conservationists are stepping back from one of the world's most intensively managed birds. But can the species regain its independence and fend for itself? https://on.natgeo.com/9MFTHf
You don't have to travel to Greece to experience its culture. In Tarpon Springs, Florida, Greek traditions are a part of daily life, with local restaurants serving souvlaki and baklava, and sea sponge shops tracing their roots to the industry that first drew Greek immigrants to the area. Learn more about Tarpon Springs: https://on.natgeo.com/3bCjlN
In California, photographer Anand Varma collaborated with scientists to explore the mechanics of a hummingbird in flight. By using a fine mist—created by ultrasonic foggers—to visualize airflow around an Anna’s hummingbird, the team captured the movements that occur as its wings flip more than 90 degrees and reverse course. Explore more remarkable images from the National Geographic archive: https://on.natgeo.com/GnGZjh
As their Arctic food supply dwindles, more and more migrating gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay to search for food—putting them directly in the path of ships. A recent study revealed that between 2018 and 2025, nearly one in five whales that entered the Bay died there. But new thermal-imaging technology may help ship captains and the public detect cetaceans and prevent collisions. Discover more about how new technology is helping save these whales: https://on.natgeo.com/eLTPCB
An abundance of grape hyacinths grows around a tree in the Keukenhof Flower Park, Netherlands.
ग्रेट निकोबार: Filmed by Otto Whitehead while on assignment with Thomas Peschak, the Lugenda River winds through the Niassa Reserve, a protected area in northern Mozambique. Here, thousands of people coexist with hippos, lions, wild dogs, and other animals, allowing both to thrive in this iconic part of the African wilderness.
Flowing through the heart of Mesopotamia, the Euphrates River helped shape some of humanity's earliest civilizations, nourishing fertile farmland that supported the rise of ancient cities and some of history's earliest innovations. Despite its pivotal role in human history, scientists have long debated how it first formed—and a new study may finally offer answers: https://on.natgeo.com/acNdcZ
The Iranian textile industry dates back centuries and is known for colorful fabrics like silk, cashmere, velvet, and sue...
Meet the Snuffleupagus of the sea. After a decades-long search, scientists have formally identified Solenostomus snuff...
As summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere, the month of June offers plenty of reasons to spend more time under the sta...
Members of a lion pride walk towards the camera in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
ग्रेट निकोबार: Let's all take a moment and appreciate the sound of rain enveloping the grasslands. ⛈️ <nis:link nis:type=tag nis:id=hostileplanet nis:value=HostilePlanet nis:enabled=true nis:link/> is now streaming ...