6 Women Scientists Who Were Snubbed Due to Sexism

National Geographic 2 days ago

These six scientists were snubbed for awards or robbed of credit for discoveries … because they were women.

Topics: Physics , Physical Sciences , Science

Playing Russian Roulette With a Volcano

National Geographic 3 days ago

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens exploded with the force of 500 Hiroshimas. National Geographic’s Rowe Findley was on the ...

Topics: Physical Sciences , Science

Louisiana's Bayou Is Sinking: Can $50 Billion Save It?

National Geographic May 17

With rising seas and sinking land, large swaths of Louisiana are disappearing. But will $50 billion reverse the trend?

Topics: Physical Sciences , Science

The Blitz Never Quits

National Geographic 4 hours ago

No one is more passionate about the BioBlitz than John Francis, vice president of research, conservation, and exploration at National Geographic and ...

Topics: Science

6 Sky Events This Week: Cosmic Scorpion, Planetary Triangle

National Geographic 4 hours ago

Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter, will seem to huddle together this week. Composite image courtesy NASA Sky-watchers this week get a chance to go eye to ...

Topics: Science

A Day in the Lush Mobile Delta

National Geographic 4 hours ago

A stretch of open water in the wetlands of the Mobile Delta. Photograph courtesy of the Ocean Foundation By Mark J. Spalding, President, The Ocean ...

Topics: Science

Colorful Photos From BioBlitz Italy

National Geographic 4 hours ago

While locals from New Orleans gather in the wetlands of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park for BioBlitz in the United States this weekend, a few ...

Topics: Science