Today, the National Geographic Society announced its 2020 National Geographic Award recipients. The nine individuals will be honored during the virtual 2020 National Geographic Awards on Thursday, October 8.
New Appointments Further Strengthen the Society’s Board Expertise in Science, Education, Innovation and Global Impact
First AP® Human Geography program to be sponsored by the National Geographic Society
A simulation designed to deepen understanding of infectious agents and public health emergencies such as the Ebola outbreak is highlighted in a National Geographic Society video featuring cadets at the Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) and computational geneticist and National Geographic ...
The National Geographic Society and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society announced today a renewed partnership to increase impact through a unified grant-making process for Canadian scientists, explorers, storytellers and educators, working in and outside of Canada.
First-of-its-kind report shows the global economy is better off with more nature protected
On June 4, 2020 the National Geographic Museum was honored as an overall award winner by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for its “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” exhibition, produced in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute.
The güiña, the smallest wildcat in the Americas, is the latest species to join the National Geographic Photo Ark. Photographed at Fauna Andina, a wildlife reserve in Chile, the wildcat’s portrait marks an important milestone that is ...
Paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer finds unique swimming adaptations in a dinosaur
New Fund Will Support Journalists to Cover COVID-19 in Local Communities
The National Geographic Society cancels the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee and GeoChallenge due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
National Geographic is carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Washington, D.C., with our primary focus being the safety of our staff, visitors, guests, and our Washington, D.C., community.
The latest cohort of conservationists is working to protect some of the most unique and lesser-known species in Africa.
Led by former US Secretary of State Madeline Albright, high-level diplomats urge bold conservation action in lead-up to major biodiversity summit in October.
National Geographic Explorers Jeff Kerby and Isla Myers-Smith lay out a new perspective on what we do and do not know about Arctic greening