Sereno, a National Geographic Explorer, says the newly discovered dinosaur was roughly the size of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, about ...

Could Spinosaurus swim? A new fossil with a scimitar-like head crest provides new evidence on the unsettled question.

A team of paleontologists embarked on a challenging expedition to the remote Jenguebi site in the Sahara Desert. Their ...

Across Africa and other regions with large undocumented populations, the lack of official identity papers is a major barrier to accessing medical treatment.

Singing sands, a centuries-old mystery, are explained by physics as dry dunes emit audible sounds when grains slide. Uniformly sized grains create synchronized vibrations, producing sustained musical ...

If cartography is defined only as paper maps drawn in European formats, then Europe wins by definition. If cartography is defined as the reliable transmission of spatial knowledge that enables ...

n remote Mauritania, two travelers spend 24 hours living with a Berber family near Chinguetti, experiencing tea rituals, desert winds, and nomadic life deep in the Sahara. Republican leaders react to ...

Discover the fascinating journey of the Sahara Desert from a once-fertile region to a promising global hub for renewable energy. This video explores the historical roots of solar power in the Sahara, ...

If successful, the transformation could remove 7.6 billion tons of atmospheric carbon yearly. How could we change the nature of such a vast, isolated landscape? Gingrich: Time for 'national ...

Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff and contributors for their favorite places to escape the stress and noise ...

Osoyoos draws snowbirds from across the country for winter wine, farm-to-table dining, and outdoor adventure. Osoyoos, a small town in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, has emerged as a popular ...

Long before becoming the desert known today, the Sahara experienced dramatic environmental changes that continue to puzzle scientists. Fossil evidence points to ecosystems filled with massive animals ...