Decades ago, India’s tigers were on the brink of extinction. Slowly, their numbers have rebounded. But that ecological success has prompted a dire problem—and a race to save many of them from genetic ...

From detox diets to spot-reducing belly fat, some health fads just refuse to die. Here’s why these myths endure—and what science actually says about them. A runner sips a green smoothie before ...

The rhythmic click of needles. The softness of yarn running over fingertips. The satisfying logic of knit, purl, repeat. Knitting—and other so-called “grandma hobbies”—is making a comeback, especially ...

Travel author Everett Potter offers his recommendations for the most charming train rides in the country, with alpine views you won’t find anywhere else. In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4 ...

What do the Chrysler Building (New York), Palais de Chaillot (Paris), and Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio de Janeiro) have in common? As bold icons of art deco, they illustrate the far-flung influence ...

It’s dangerous. It’s toxic. And it may provide hope for millions in agony. Pain management is among the most commonly reportedly reasons for medical cannabis use, but side effects have stymied many ...

Through her groundbreaking work with chimps in Africa, Goodall helped people understand that animals are sentient and intelligent. Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall’s decades of research into the ...

National Coffee Day 2025 is here. Today you can celebrate a national holiday for anyone who runs on caffeine by getting some delicious free coffee. How? Your favorite coffee shops are offering cups of ...

When September rolls around, the holidays also get started in full swing. There's Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the most important of all — National Coffee Day. OK, this holiday isn't an official one, ...

Research shows that moving to music with others reduces symptoms of depression more than walking, yoga, or even standard treatments. A meta-analysis of 218 trials involving over 14,000 people revealed ...

From bear-watching in British Columbia to surfing breaks in Tahiti, adventure awaits in all corners of the world. Here’s how to find one that suits your fitness level and budget. Torres del Paine is a ...

This story originally published in the July 1906 issue of National Geographic magazine. See more digitized stories from our archives here. Looking back to that period, many years ago, when the finger ...