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Nat Geo's 'The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth' examines notorious study

The series provides a new perspective on the Stanford Prison Experiment through firsthand accounts, examining its implications on human behavior and authority.

Endurance tells story of two expeditions, centuries apart

The documentary 'Endurance' intertwines Ernest Shackleton's historic expedition with the modern discovery of his shipwreck, showcasing themes of survival and resilience.

Into the Amazon: National Geographic's immersive experience explores critical ecosystem

National Geographic's 'Into the Amazon' offers an immersive experience showcasing the ecosystem's beauty and importance, making it accessible to everyone.

Nat Geo's 'FLY' takes us inside the exhilarating, yet perilous, world of base jumping

The documentary 'FLY' highlights the thrilling yet dangerous world of base jumping and aims to change perceptions about the sport.

'Photographer' Isn't About Photography at All

National Geographic's new show, Photographer, focuses on the personal drive and determination of photographers to capture the perfect shot.
The series delves into the emotional and mental aspects of photography, highlighting themes of love, obsession, and insecurity.

What's on TV This Week: The Bachelor' and American Masters: Roberta Flack'

Between network, cable and streaming, the modern television landscape is a vast one.Here are some of the shows, specials and movies coming to TV this week, Jan. 23-29.Details and times are subject to change.THE BACHELOR 8 p.m. on ABC.This long-running reality dating series is back for its 27th season.

Nat Geo's 'The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth' examines notorious study

The series provides a new perspective on the Stanford Prison Experiment through firsthand accounts, examining its implications on human behavior and authority.

Endurance tells story of two expeditions, centuries apart

The documentary 'Endurance' intertwines Ernest Shackleton's historic expedition with the modern discovery of his shipwreck, showcasing themes of survival and resilience.

Into the Amazon: National Geographic's immersive experience explores critical ecosystem

National Geographic's 'Into the Amazon' offers an immersive experience showcasing the ecosystem's beauty and importance, making it accessible to everyone.

Nat Geo's 'FLY' takes us inside the exhilarating, yet perilous, world of base jumping

The documentary 'FLY' highlights the thrilling yet dangerous world of base jumping and aims to change perceptions about the sport.

'Photographer' Isn't About Photography at All

National Geographic's new show, Photographer, focuses on the personal drive and determination of photographers to capture the perfect shot.
The series delves into the emotional and mental aspects of photography, highlighting themes of love, obsession, and insecurity.

What's on TV This Week: The Bachelor' and American Masters: Roberta Flack'

Between network, cable and streaming, the modern television landscape is a vast one.Here are some of the shows, specials and movies coming to TV this week, Jan. 23-29.Details and times are subject to change.THE BACHELOR 8 p.m. on ABC.This long-running reality dating series is back for its 27th season.
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National Geographic's most exciting 25 travel locations revealed in 'Best of the World 2025'

National Geographic's "Best of the World 2025" showcases 25 unique travel destinations, emphasizing exploration and joy amid uncertainty.

National Geographic team may have discovered the foot of a famed Mount Everest climber

Partial remains of Andrew Irvine discovered a century after his disappearance during a 1924 Everest attempt, shedding light on this historical mystery.

National Geographic's most exciting 25 travel locations revealed in 'Best of the World 2025'

National Geographic's "Best of the World 2025" showcases 25 unique travel destinations, emphasizing exploration and joy amid uncertainty.

National Geographic team may have discovered the foot of a famed Mount Everest climber

Partial remains of Andrew Irvine discovered a century after his disappearance during a 1924 Everest attempt, shedding light on this historical mystery.
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National Geographic Names This NYC Spa A Top Global Wellness Retreat

QC NY Spa in NYC is recognized as a top wellness destination for its extensive offerings and serene atmosphere.

National Geographic's Best Of The World 2025 Travel List Just Dropped

Travel is being prioritized more as international tourism is set to recover beyond pre-pandemic levels.

National Geographic Names This NYC Spa A Top Global Wellness Retreat

QC NY Spa in NYC is recognized as a top wellness destination for its extensive offerings and serene atmosphere.

National Geographic's Best Of The World 2025 Travel List Just Dropped

Travel is being prioritized more as international tourism is set to recover beyond pre-pandemic levels.
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from ABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

How AI is helping to decipher animal communication

AI is revolutionizing research in understanding nonhuman communication, particularly in whales.
David Gruber's Project CETI encodes whale language for insights that might extend humanity's reach beyond Earth.
from Business Insider
2 months ago

A billionaire hopes to change our understanding of sea life and save the oceans with a research vessel straight out of 'Star Trek'

OceanXplorer enhances marine research efficiency by enabling real-time data analysis directly aboard the research vessel.

How AI is helping to decipher animal communication

AI is revolutionizing research in understanding nonhuman communication, particularly in whales.
David Gruber's Project CETI encodes whale language for insights that might extend humanity's reach beyond Earth.

A billionaire hopes to change our understanding of sea life and save the oceans with a research vessel straight out of 'Star Trek'

OceanXplorer enhances marine research efficiency by enabling real-time data analysis directly aboard the research vessel.
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from Big Think
1 month ago

Infinite Cosmos: The inside story behind JWST

JWST represents a monumental leap in astronomical exploration, designed for infrared observations to understand the history of the Universe.
from www.berkeleyside.org
7 months ago

Hatching chicks, zombie parasites and honeybee births: A Berkeley photographer's work in the spotlight on Disney+

Anand Varma shifted from aspiring scientist to established nature photographer through a serendipitous job recommendation.
Varma's photography blends scientific rigor with creative techniques to capture unique and compelling imagery.

Infinite Cosmos: The inside story behind JWST

JWST represents a monumental leap in astronomical exploration, designed for infrared observations to understand the history of the Universe.

Hatching chicks, zombie parasites and honeybee births: A Berkeley photographer's work in the spotlight on Disney+

Anand Varma shifted from aspiring scientist to established nature photographer through a serendipitous job recommendation.
Varma's photography blends scientific rigor with creative techniques to capture unique and compelling imagery.
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Nat Geo Explorer Bertie Gregory shares experience working with hero, making 'Animals Up Close'

Wildlife storytelling is vital and should be showcased alongside popular entertainment.
Bertie Gregory's career was influenced by notable figures like Steve Winter and David Attenborough.
At National Geographic, animals are equated to superheroes in storytelling.
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from www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
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James Cameron Shares His Love of the Oceans and Science in OceanXplorers

Cameron's OceanXplorers showcases real-time ocean exploration, revealing the mystery and importance of the ocean's undiscovered depths.

'OceanXplorers:' James Cameron leads ambitious ocean exploration in new docu-series

The National Geographic series 'OceanXplorers' explores uncharted areas of the ocean using advanced technology to reveal the mysteries of marine ecosystems.

James Cameron Shares His Love of the Oceans and Science in OceanXplorers

Cameron's OceanXplorers showcases real-time ocean exploration, revealing the mystery and importance of the ocean's undiscovered depths.

'OceanXplorers:' James Cameron leads ambitious ocean exploration in new docu-series

The National Geographic series 'OceanXplorers' explores uncharted areas of the ocean using advanced technology to reveal the mysteries of marine ecosystems.
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David Blaine sets himself on fire, kisses snakes and eats nails in a new globetrotting magic series

David Blaine's new series reveals the learning journey behind magic from diverse cultures and showcases extreme stunts.

Nat Geo's first Vision Pro immersive environment takes you to Iceland

National Geographic is creating immersive experiences for Apple Vision Pro, starting with an environment featuring Iceland's Thingvellir National Park.
#sharkfest

An ultra-swimmer tried to eat as much as a tiger shark and ended up consuming 40,000 calories in a day

Ross Edgley attempted to out-eat a tiger shark but only matched 28% of its daily diet.

'Sharkfest' swims to NatGeo beginning June 30

National Geographic's Sharkfest offers a diverse range of shark-related programming, including exploring shark behavior and interactions with humans.

An ultra-swimmer tried to eat as much as a tiger shark and ended up consuming 40,000 calories in a day

Ross Edgley attempted to out-eat a tiger shark but only matched 28% of its daily diet.

'Sharkfest' swims to NatGeo beginning June 30

National Geographic's Sharkfest offers a diverse range of shark-related programming, including exploring shark behavior and interactions with humans.
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This London bagel shop has been named one of the best in the UK

London bagel shops recognized by National Geographic

The List: National Geographic's over-the-top travel bucket list

National Geographic's bucket list for 2024 includes unique and adventurous experiences around the world.

This London hotel has been named one of the best in the world

Raffles London at The OWO has been named one of the best hotels in the world by National Geographic.
The hotel is located in the historic Old War Office building and offers luxury accommodations.
Prices at Raffles London start at nearly £1,000 per night.

Tuesday was a bleak day for the media industry - Poynter

Media industry layoffs at LA Times, Time magazine, and National Geographic.
Layoffs at LA Times spark strike by journalists at Condé Nast publications.
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In A Small Light,' an Ordinary Woman Resists the Nazis

Two days after the Gestapo's 1944 raid on the annex where Anne Frank and others were hiding, Miep Gies, a seemingly ordinary secretary, and her colleague walked into the hiding place and encountered a chaotic scene left behind by the Nazis.Years later, Gies described what she saw that day as a mess of books, newspapers and other everyday items.

Harry makes surprise appearance on Car S.O.S to send message to disabled veteran

The Duke of Sussex has congratulated a disabled veteran saying he is the definition of inspiration and fully deserved his improved vehicle during a surprise appearance on Car S.O.S.On Thursday, an episode of the National Geographic car renovation show saw former Lance Corporal Stephan Van Niekerk, 36, have his Jeep Grand Cherokee taken in for persistent mechanical problems.

Austin bat expert says a bat biologist is necessary

AUSTIN, Texas The bat population has a long history in Austin, with around 1.5 million of them residing under the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge.Without someone whose job it is to make sure City decisions are made with bats in mind, experts worry the colonies may suffer.Not only do the bats bring in millions of dollars in tourism to Austin, but they also eat large amounts of insects - which keeps the City safe from pesticides.

A 90-Year-Old Tortoise Named Mr. Pickles Is a New Dad of Three

The oldest animal at the Houston Zoo, a radiated tortoise born nearly a century ago, is finally a father.The zoo announced last week that Mr. Pickles and Mrs. Pickles welcomed three tortoise hatchlings: Dill, Gherkin and Jalapeno.(All three comfortably in the family of pickle preserves.)It was an astounding feat, zoo officials said, not only because Mr. Pickles is 90 years old, but also because the critically endangered species rarely produces offspring.

My wife and I quit our jobs to sail the Caribbean

Author Scott Neuman's sailboat, Symbiosis, on passage between St. Lucia and Martinique in 2017.Debbie Daigle There's another universe not far from land.It is devoid of buildings, trees, cars, cellphones and the internet.Seemingly limitless water extends uninterrupted in all directions.You don't have to travel a great distance to discover this other cosmos.

All hail, 'Toadzilla': Giant toad in Australia could be world's largest

Australian park rangers believe they have stumbled upon a record-breaking giant toad deep in a rainforest of the country's northern Queensland state.(Video: Reuters)
As Kylee Gray got out of her car, she looked to the ground and gasped in disbelief.The ranger at Conway National Park in Queensland, Australia, had stopped the vehicle last week in a wild rainforest after she saw a snake slithering across the track.

In A Small Light,' an Ordinary Woman Resists the Nazis

Two days after the Gestapo's 1944 raid on the annex where Anne Frank and others were hiding, Miep Gies, a seemingly ordinary secretary, and her colleague walked into the hiding place and encountered a chaotic scene left behind by the Nazis.Years later, Gies described what she saw that day as a mess of books, newspapers and other everyday items.

Harry makes surprise appearance on Car S.O.S to send message to disabled veteran

The Duke of Sussex has congratulated a disabled veteran saying he is the definition of inspiration and fully deserved his improved vehicle during a surprise appearance on Car S.O.S.On Thursday, an episode of the National Geographic car renovation show saw former Lance Corporal Stephan Van Niekerk, 36, have his Jeep Grand Cherokee taken in for persistent mechanical problems.

Austin bat expert says a bat biologist is necessary

AUSTIN, Texas The bat population has a long history in Austin, with around 1.5 million of them residing under the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge.Without someone whose job it is to make sure City decisions are made with bats in mind, experts worry the colonies may suffer.Not only do the bats bring in millions of dollars in tourism to Austin, but they also eat large amounts of insects - which keeps the City safe from pesticides.

A 90-Year-Old Tortoise Named Mr. Pickles Is a New Dad of Three

The oldest animal at the Houston Zoo, a radiated tortoise born nearly a century ago, is finally a father.The zoo announced last week that Mr. Pickles and Mrs. Pickles welcomed three tortoise hatchlings: Dill, Gherkin and Jalapeno.(All three comfortably in the family of pickle preserves.)It was an astounding feat, zoo officials said, not only because Mr. Pickles is 90 years old, but also because the critically endangered species rarely produces offspring.

My wife and I quit our jobs to sail the Caribbean

Author Scott Neuman's sailboat, Symbiosis, on passage between St. Lucia and Martinique in 2017.Debbie Daigle There's another universe not far from land.It is devoid of buildings, trees, cars, cellphones and the internet.Seemingly limitless water extends uninterrupted in all directions.You don't have to travel a great distance to discover this other cosmos.

All hail, 'Toadzilla': Giant toad in Australia could be world's largest

Australian park rangers believe they have stumbled upon a record-breaking giant toad deep in a rainforest of the country's northern Queensland state.(Video: Reuters)
As Kylee Gray got out of her car, she looked to the ground and gasped in disbelief.The ranger at Conway National Park in Queensland, Australia, had stopped the vehicle last week in a wild rainforest after she saw a snake slithering across the track.
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There's now a P-22 library card. L.A. Public Library does a limited-edition run

Los Angeles' beloved and departed mountain lion is getting a library card.The Los Angeles Public Library announced this week that it would offer its patrons a limited-edition library card to honor P-22, the city's famous cougar who prowled Griffith Park for more than a decade before dying in December.

How a Logo Design Genius Made Me Cringe at My Portfolio

SAGI HAVIV | LOGO | DESIGN | BRANDING | PORTFOLIO
A farm fresh designer, un-controllably confident, filled to the brim with an entrepreneurial courage, ready to take on the market by storm with my design game.That dopamine and adrenaline rush was just spot on!And then my imaginary megalith got smashed faster than a burger king's patty.

A hippo partially swallowed a toddler. The boy survived.

A hippo floats in the lagoon at Hacienda Napoles Park in Puerto Triunfo, Colombia, Feb. 16, 2022.(Fernando Vergara/AP)Iga Paul was doing what most 2-year-olds do on Sunday afternoons - he was playing outside his home.But just over 800 yards away from the toddler's Uganda home was Lake Edward, one of the smallest bodies of water in the Great Rift Valley, where big hungry creatures reside.

There's now a P-22 library card. L.A. Public Library does a limited-edition run

Los Angeles' beloved and departed mountain lion is getting a library card.The Los Angeles Public Library announced this week that it would offer its patrons a limited-edition library card to honor P-22, the city's famous cougar who prowled Griffith Park for more than a decade before dying in December.

How a Logo Design Genius Made Me Cringe at My Portfolio

SAGI HAVIV | LOGO | DESIGN | BRANDING | PORTFOLIO
A farm fresh designer, un-controllably confident, filled to the brim with an entrepreneurial courage, ready to take on the market by storm with my design game.That dopamine and adrenaline rush was just spot on!And then my imaginary megalith got smashed faster than a burger king's patty.

A hippo partially swallowed a toddler. The boy survived.

A hippo floats in the lagoon at Hacienda Napoles Park in Puerto Triunfo, Colombia, Feb. 16, 2022.(Fernando Vergara/AP)Iga Paul was doing what most 2-year-olds do on Sunday afternoons - he was playing outside his home.But just over 800 yards away from the toddler's Uganda home was Lake Edward, one of the smallest bodies of water in the Great Rift Valley, where big hungry creatures reside.
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7 Luxury Home Sales in the DC Area

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Where: American University Park.Sold by: Tom Toles, former editorial cartoonist for the Washington Post, and his wife, Gretchen Toles, cofounder of the nonprofit Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy.Listed: $1,350,000.Sold: $1,600,000.Days on market: 5.
Style: Tudor.Bragging points: Three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, with solar panels, a terraced patio, and an arbor.
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Where: Logan Circle.

This Disney Plus offer is the ideal last-minute Christmas gift

Christmas is practically here, and if you're worried about getting a few last minute gifts, then worry no more.Disney is offering just the thing: 12 months of its popular streaming service, Disney Plus, for the price of 10 (opens in new tab).That means one year of Disney joy will cost you $109.99 in the US, or £79.90 in the UK, saving you $21.89 and £15.98,

Letter from the Review's New Poetry Editor - The Paris Review

As a new member of the Review 's team, it gives me great pleasure to bring you several equally new contributors in our new Winter issue.Some are celebrated literary artists, some are emerging voices, and others fall somewhere in between.Perhaps the most lofty among them is William of Aquitaine, also known as the Duke of Aquitaine and Gascony and the Count of Poitou-the earliest troubadour whose work survives today.

Travel Troubleshooter: Budget bills a $450 cleaning fee for dog hair to non-dog-owner

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: Budget charged me a $450 cleaning fee for a vehicle that had dog hair in the back seat.I only had the rental car for one day.I traveled from the airport to my meeting, then to the hotel and back to the airport the following day.I never had an animal in the vehicle at any time.

Behold the Codex Gigas (aka "Devil's Bible"), the Largest Medieval Manuscript in the World

The Codex Gigas is a significant medieval illuminated manuscript due to its size and content.
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