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As NASA prepared astronauts for its second mission into space, National Geographic had exclusive behind-the-scenes access for ...

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Bigfork sits where the Swan River kisses Flathead Lake, creating one of Montana’s most picture-perfect spots. The town hugs the shoreline like it’s afraid to let go of all that beauty. Water so clear ...

Island reptiles are vanishing fast—but scientists are barely paying attention. Here's why that needs to change.

A pair of retirees needed to remove protected slow worms from the property before they could break ground on their $3.2 ...

Discover forgotten roadside attractions in Nevada—from ghostly sculptures to fading landmarks—quietly disappearing into the ...