Art and Science in the High Sierra
As a great artist in paint or in pixels, Julia Lichtblau knows nature well. But joining Adventure Scientists' #Pollinators2018 project opened even her well-trained eyes to things she had never seen before....
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Stunning underwater photography project sheds light on our acidifying oceans
By Safina Center Staff Last week an international team of marine scientists published a paper in Scientific Reports that heeds a strong warning to the world: Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are heating up the oceans and making them ...
Hip-hop, Trash & Taipei: The Video
I spend a lot of time thinking about how people perceive trash. Adjectives like “dirty,” “gross,” and even, “whatever,” top the list. But I rarely hear the word “resource.” ‘Waste’ begins as a resource and transforms into a product. We ...
Artist in Kyrgyzstan Using Coffee to Express Kyrgyz Identity
Coffee is a powerful force in human history – it unites people, transcends cultures, and kindles the imagination. A cup of coffee is a cup of inspiration. For centuries, coffee has been used as a tool to invigorate the mind and ...
Plastic pollution: A message from nature, an opportunity for art
By Erica Cirino On Saturday morning I woke early to a bright, pink sunrise with just one thing on my mind: plastic. Last year I started speaking and giving workshops to young people and adults as a writer and artist ...
Things We Still Don’t Know: Did Neanderthals Make Art? [UPDATED: It Now Looks Like Yes, They Did!]
New evidence indicates Neanderthals in Europe were painting caves and making shell ornaments long before modern humans arrived. This summer, experts from around the world are gathering to dig in to all the evidence of Neanderthals as artists––and to ...
Amazing Pictures of See-Through Fish
Most of what we know about the insides of fish is usually broiled or fried on our plates. But Adam Summers has given us a new perspective on the internal structures of the aquatic animals, thanks to his series of ...
November 3, 2013: How to Survive an Avalanche, Following Family History Through Asia and More
Every week, embark with host Boyd Matson on an exploration of the latest discoveries and interviews with some of the most fascinating people on the planet, on National Geographic Weekend. Please check listings near you to find the best way ...
Nature Sketchbook: New “Olinguito” Species Close-Up
Drawn from the same skulls and skins that led NG Explorer Kristofer Helgen to realize he’d found an unknown species of mammal, these sketches aim to reveal the science and the beauty of the newly described “olinguito.” Knowing that ...
August 11, 2013: Holding our Breath in Underwater Caves, Biking Across Kyrgyzstan Mountains, and More
Every week, embark with host Boyd Matson on an exploration of the latest discoveries and interviews with some of the most fascinating people on the planet, on National Geographic Weekend. Please check listings near you to find the best way ...
3-D Chalk Art of Colorado River Debuts in Chicago
Visual artist Kurt Wenner is best known for his whimsical 3-D chalk drawings, which he has made on city streets and in museums around the world. Often imitated, the perspective-bending style was invented by Wenner in the early 2000s. In 2010, ...
3-D Chalk Art of Colorado River Debuts in Chicago
Visual artist Kurt Wenner is best known for his whimsical 3-D chalk drawings, which he has made on city streets and in museums around the world. Often imitated, the perspective-bending style was invented by Wenner in the early 2000s. In 2010, ...