How to Tightrope Across the Alps
With only a rope to stand on, this daring mountain climber walked between rock formations in Switzerland.
For Many Fleeing Venezuela’s Chaos, New Trouble in Brazil
In desperation, thousands have left their homeland to seek a better life to the south. But at Brazil’s border, more problems await.
Introducing September’s Guest Editor: Katie Piper
A special issue from the presenter who underwent pioneering facial reconstruction after surviving an acid attack.
National Geographic's September Issue: The Story of A Face
Our report on Katie Stubblefield, the youngest full-face transplant recipient in American history.
Half of the Great Barrier Reef Is Dead
See where coral in the world's largest coral reef system has been bleached to death.
Why Poison Is a Growing Threat to Africa’s Wildlife
Deadly chemicals are now a weapon of choice for those who see lions, elephants, and other wild animals as threats to livestock and property.
A Look Inside One of Earth’s Most Dramatic Volcanoes
At 2 a.m., this photographer descended into an active volcano where miners extract sulphur from inside a blue-flame spewing crater.
