National Geographic News

ENVIRONMENT PHOTOS WEEKLY: Tropical Storm Dolly, More

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Lightning crackles, a storm makes its power felt, and more in our new weekly roundup of weather shots, natural disaster images, and other nature news photos.

Total Solar Eclipse on August 1: Where, How to See It

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The path of totality will sweep across northern Canada into central Russia and Mongolia before ending in China, and experts are urging safe viewing practices among skywatchers.

Russian Mystery Blast Caused by Comet, Acid Rain Hints

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Growing evidence suggests an exploding comet-based meteorite laid waste to Russia's Tunguska region in 1908, scientists said at a recent scientific meeting in Moscow.

Texas, Mexico Brace for Dolly

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Gulf Coasters cleared yards and bought plywood and flashlights, as approaching storm Dolly neared hurricane status. National Guard troops were mobilized in preparation for expected flooding.

PHOTO IN THE NEWS: New Rare Lemur Group Found in Swamp

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A new population of the highly endangered greater bamboo lemur has been found in east-central Madagascar wetlands, hundreds of miles from its forest-dwelling relatives.

Global Warming Forces Innovative Sea Turtle Protection

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Hot sand is hard-boiling eggs of some rare turtles in Costa Rica, spurring efforts to counter this and a host of other problems caused by a changing environment.

VIDEO: Giant River Stingrays Found

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

After an exhaustive search, an explorer finds one of the elusive rays—perhaps the largest freshwater fish—near Bangkok. And then it gives birth.

Bat Bonanza: 100+ Species Found in 5 Acres of Jungle

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The discovery in an eastern Ecuadorian rain forest marks the highest number of bat species ever recorded in one place.

Rare Mummy Found With Strange Artifacts, Tattoo in Peru

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Disemboweled and decorated with scarlet paint and metal eye plates, the centuries-old man was found with slingshots, a figurine of himself, and other artifacts. A National Geographic News exclusive.

VIDEO: Solar Eclipse Coming August 1

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Parts of the Northern Hemisphere will soon see a rare total solar eclipse. Find out how it works, where to watch, and more.

VIDEO: Eating Bats in Thai Village

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Eating bats is popular among elders in at least one village in northeastern Thailand, in part because "they do wonders for your libido."