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For young people, two defining events: COVID-19 and climate change

For young people, two defining events: COVID-19 and climate change

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'It has become our sanctuary': The calming power of nature in a pandemic

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The pandemic is giving people vivid, unusual dreams. Here’s why.

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Isolation at the extreme: spending winter in Earth's most inaccessible research stations

Tiger tests positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo, first known case in the world

What scientists do and don't know about treating coronavirus

Intimate photos show families adapting to a world changed by coronavirus

Rats emerge from hiding as lockdowns eliminate urban rubbish

How do infections like the coronavirus jump from animals to people?

life in lockdown

The new coronavirus spares most kids. These theories may help explain why.

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NatGeo @ Home

Stay at home and see the world: five ways to explore during lockdown

Our ability to travel may be drastically reduced for the time being, but there are still plenty of ways to discover some of the world’s most enthralling destinations from the comfort of your home. We’ve grouped a selection together to see you through.

Coronavirus: National Geographic photographers capture their worlds on pause

How centuries of pandemics have shaped the British monarchy

BEHIND THE HEADLINES

Stuck in a cramped space? This astronaut has some advice.

Fake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends life

These wild animals also practice social distancing to avoid getting sick

‘18 months would be unprecedented.‘ Why a coronavirus vaccine could take way longer than a year

Panic is spreading like the coronavirus. Here’s why we evolved to feel anxiety

Why soap is preferable to bleach in the fight against coronavirus

‘It was like a scary movie.’ In Iran, coronavirus has forced this photographer to take a hard pause

Here’s what coronavirus does to the body

IN QUARANTINE?

Homeschooling tips for the coronavirus shutdown

How to keep kids amused and engaged during coronavirus isolation

Setting a schedule for kids at home

The U.K. backed off on herd immunity. To beat COVID-19, we’ll ultimately need it.

Coronavirus: what are the risks and restrictions for travellers?

We round up the facts and figures to help you evaluate your travels during the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.

Will warming spring temperatures slow the coronavirus outbreak?

How coronavirus compares to flu, Ebola, and other major outbreaks

‘I can’t wait to hold my kids again’: Life inside Wuhan’s quarantine

Why do we touch strangers so much? A history of the handshake offers clues

What you should know about DIY masks and ventilators

How photographers capture a world besieged by infectious diseases

Talking to kids about coronavirus

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Flu Virus 101

The influenza virus is a recurring nightmare, killing thousands of people each year. Learn how the virus attacks its host, why it's nearly impossible to eradicate, and what scientists are doing to combat it.

Here are some handshake alternatives, as suggested by our readers

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

101 Videos

From fossils to black holes: these videos unlock the universe!

Immerse yourself in videos designed to inspire and inform – perfect for learning something new about the world, and everything in it. 

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The world – explained!

Inflamed brains, toe rashes, strokes: Why COVID-19's weirdest symptoms are only emerging now

Did a mink just give the coronavirus to a human? Here’s what we know.