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A tiny island country is selling citizenship for $105,000 to save itself from rising seas By Laura Paddison, CNN Updated 7:14 AM EST, Wed March 5, 2025  A beach in Ewa on the Pacific island of Nauru, on September 2, 2018. … Continue reading →

What were Neanderthals really like—and why did they go extinct? These ancient hominids, who disappeared 40,000 years ago, were once thought to be brutish. But recent discoveries have hinted they were more like us than we thought. This reconstruction of … Continue reading →

The Putinization of America Trump’s deference to the Russian dictator has become full-blown imitation. By Garry Kasparov Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. February 28, 2025 ATLANTIC MAGAZINE  We are barely a month into the second presidential term of Donald Trump and … Continue reading →

Dermatologists Have a Dirty Little Secret Mar 3, 2025 TIME MAGAZINE Most Americans view soap as essential to bathing as water. The daily grind confronts us with dirt, germs, and sweat, and a soapy shower provides the simple, pleasurable antidote. … Continue reading →

How to take perfect portrait photos Photographer Celeste Sloman has taken pictures of celebrities and politicians for everything from ad campaigns to magazines. Here are her tips for getting the best shot. Story and photographs by Celeste Sloman November 14, … Continue reading →

  Multiple COVID infections can lead to chronic health issues. Here’s what to know. A previous SARS-CoV-2 infection can protect you for a little while, but the immunity wanes—and each new infection, no matter how mild, takes a toll on … Continue reading →

See vintage photos of historic coronations straight from the Nat Geo archives King Charles’ coronation will be the newest in over a century of Nat Geo coronation coverage. This 1974 National Geographic cover shows Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s coronation as Druk … Continue reading →

Your body ages rapidly in two ‘bursts,’ at 44 and 60. Here’s how to prepare. A new study shows that aging isn’t a totally gradual or linear process. While the research comes with caveats, the findings could help us age … Continue reading →

Greenland shark Common Name: Greenland sharks Scientific Name: Somniosus microcephalus Average Life Span In The Wild: 400 years Size: Between eight and 14 feet but can reach up to 23 feet Weight: Up to 1.5 tons The Greenland shark is the world’s longest living vertebrate. It … Continue reading →

How to take photos underwater Jennifer Hayes came to photography through science: the desire to sway people toward conservation. Here’s her advice for creating powerful imagery under the sea. Using tech that allows you to take photo and video remotely … Continue reading →