March 2022 Issue
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Why the storyteller matters as much as the story itself
National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts dives into shipwrecks to recover the histories of African captives in the transatlantic slave trade.
These samurai devotees bring a cherished culture back to life
These samurai devotees bring a cherished culture back to life
A photographer’s search for his Japanese identity leads him to rediscover the past in the present.See PhotosExplore
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Animals
- Killing cockroaches with pesticides is only making the species strongerKilling cockroaches with pesticides is only making the species stronger
- The king cobra is likely a ‘royal family’ of four speciesThe king cobra is likely a ‘royal family’ of four species
- Namibia’s wild elephant sales draw global condemnationNamibia’s wild elephant sales draw global condemnation
- These tiny succulents are under siege from international crime ringsThese tiny succulents are under siege from international crime rings
- The quest to save one of Africa's most threatened fishThe quest to save one of Africa's most threatened fish
- These tiny spiders perform a synchronized 'dance' as they huntThese tiny spiders perform a synchronized 'dance' as they hunt
- A deer may have passed COVID-19 to a person, study suggestsA deer may have passed COVID-19 to a person, study suggests
- Whale sharks team up with other predators in rare videoWhale sharks team up with other predators in rare video
- For insects, the Amazon’s canopy contains a dazzling multiverseFor insects, the Amazon’s canopy contains a dazzling multiverse
- These invasive spiders could spread throughout the eastern U.S.These invasive spiders could spread throughout the eastern U.S.
Environment
- Historic drought looms for 20 million living in Horn of AfricaHistoric drought looms for 20 million living in Horn of Africa
- Climate-resilient coral species offer hope for the world’s reefsClimate-resilient coral species offer hope for the world’s reefs
- The ‘timber detectives’ on the front lines of illegal wood tradeThe ‘timber detectives’ on the front lines of illegal wood trade
- What a huge lily pad can teach us about building designWhat a huge lily pad can teach us about building design
- The world’s nations agree to fix the plastic waste crisisThe world’s nations agree to fix the plastic waste crisis
- Climate change already worse than expected, says new UN reportClimate change already worse than expected, says new UN report
- Major UN report says climate change is taking a large toll on our healthMajor UN report says climate change is taking a large toll on our health
- How are winter storm watches, advisories, and warnings different?How are winter storm watches, advisories, and warnings different?
History & Culture
- This doctor braves mountains by horseback to make house callsThis doctor braves mountains by horseback to make house calls
- Scenic California conceals a crisis of missing Indigenous womenScenic California conceals a crisis of missing Indigenous women
- This ancient festival is a celebration of springtime—and a brand new yearThis ancient festival is a celebration of springtime—and a brand new year
- 11 years into civil war, what Syrian life looks like11 years into civil war, what Syrian life looks like
- The lessons learned from 1918 flu fatigue, according to historiansThe lessons learned from 1918 flu fatigue, according to historians
- Women faced unchecked discrimination in U.S. schools—until Title IXWomen faced unchecked discrimination in U.S. schools—until Title IX
- These artists are reimagining the face mask. Here’s how.These artists are reimagining the face mask. Here’s how.
- Why there’s more to shipwrecks than just sunken treasure, Video StoryWhy there’s more to shipwrecks than just sunken treasure
Science
- How a game-changing transplant could treat dying organsHow a game-changing transplant could treat dying organs
- Why the equinox ushers in the arrival of spring, Video StoryWhy the equinox ushers in the arrival of spring
- Why coronavirus evolution still continues to surprises expertsWhy coronavirus evolution still continues to surprises experts
- Why it's hard to compensate people for vaccine side effectsWhy it's hard to compensate people for vaccine side effects
- Why daylight saving time exists—and is so unpopular, Video StoryWhy daylight saving time exists—and is so unpopular
- How baby mice imagine their world plus more dispatchesHow baby mice imagine their world plus more dispatches
- The end of inflammation? New approach could treat dozens of diseases.The end of inflammation? New approach could treat dozens of diseases.
- For millions of vulnerable people, COVID-19 is far from overFor millions of vulnerable people, COVID-19 is far from over
- Should T. rex be 3 species? New study sparks fierce debate.Should T. rex be 3 species? New study sparks fierce debate.
Travel
- Indigenous conservation could mean richer wildlife tourismIndigenous conservation could mean richer wildlife tourism
- Can this Greek island’s hidden treasures lure travelers?Can this Greek island’s hidden treasures lure travelers?
- Bangkok rediscovers the magic of its legendary river
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