The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

Like much of Mars, the butterscotch plain is inhospitable, empty, ancient, and, when it comes down to it, pretty dull. But a few hundred meters to the south, over a shoal of low, uneven hummocks ...

That’s a bit of far-out diet advice from Ray Arvidson,… Read More The “Mars” miniseries premiering on the National Geographic Channel is only the latest in a decades-long string of media projects ...

Photographers for Nat Geo ventured far and wide this year to capture the most fascinating images. Over 2.3 million submissions were received from across the continents. However, only 20 were ...

In a sea of channels that have transitioned to reality television, National Geographic is an oasis for those still wanting panoramic shots of the world’s most epic vistas and intimate corners.