Irrawaddy dolphins have captured hearts for generations for their adorable smirks and ability to help humans catch fish. Now it's our turn to help them.

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This one-of-a-kind predatory strategy has never been seen in other insects. Scientists think it was used to trap flies into ...

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Tradition and innovation combine in this historic port town on the East Sussex coast in southern England.

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The adventurer and author of Into the Ice recounts his harrowing attempt to sail the Northwest Passage and why he always ...

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Top longevity scientist Eric Topol, author of the new book Super Agers, tells National Geographic which biohacks for a longer life are backed by science—and which you can skip. Skip the ...