Warm water in the discharge canal at Tampa Electric Company—and at other power plants in the state—provides manatees with an unexpected winter haven when the ocean becomes too cold. Photograph by Jason Gulley, National Geographic Over 60 percent of the Sunshine State’s iconic manatees have a surprisingly codependent relationship with power plants—and many of the
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The 5 scariest mythological witches from around the world
From shadowy figures lurking in ancient forests to spectral apparitions haunting midnight dreams, witches have long captivated human imagination. Though modern depictions often cast them as charismatic figures, their historical counterparts once inspired genuine fear and unease across cultures. Discover the stories of five witches whose chilling legends reveal the deeper fears and beliefs of
Here’s how to hike responsibly in Hawaii, according to native Hawaiians
Tourists in Hawai‘i are stumbling upon iwi kūpuna—the bones of Native Hawaiians’ ancestors—when they explore beaches like the Puamana Beach Park and rock-climb the seaside and forest cliffs where those remains were laid to rest. A tradition for at least two millennia, these burial sites, which also include sand dunes, are recognized as sacred places for their descendants. In ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language)
The best smokeless fire pits in 2024
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Summer doesn’t have to end yet with these fall getaways
As fall rolls into the Northern Hemisphere with its crisp air, colorful leaves, and pumpkin-spiced everything, some might eagerly embrace cozy sweaters and warm drinks. But for those who’d rather chase the sun than the season, there are plenty of destinations where summer vibes linger well into autumn. If a “Paloma in paradise” sounds more
How your fiber intake impacts your colon cancer risk
Colon cancer rates are increasing among young people and it’s now the third most common cancer worldwide. At the same time, most Americans are only getting about half the fiber we need each day—and scientists think the two may be connected. “Strong evidence shows that diets high in dietary fiber reduce risk of colon cancer,” says Karen Collins, a
Experts explain what drives hair loss and how to fix it
Hair loss isn’t life-threatening, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be life-changing. For many people, losing hair is tantamount to losing themselves. “People go through grieving,” says geneticist Angela Christiano of Cornell University. “It’s grieving your appearance… for many people, it’s grieving identity.” Hair loss is incredibly common. According to the American Hair Loss
How to plan the ultimate trip to Japan, from Kyoto to Hiroshima
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Known as Edo under the rule of the shoguns — Japan’s military rulers — until 1868, Tokyo sits at the centre of a historic web spanning the island of Honshu. It’s a captivating mega-city where old Japan’s precisely clipped gardens and great scarlet shrines rub up
Oasis: Farming the Desert
A man climbs a towering date palm tree, his feet nimbly navigating the trunk, also known as a stem, like a ladder until he reaches the canopy. Amid the palm leaves, he pulls a long, curved blade to expertly cut away a cluster of dates that he lowers to the ground. It’s a scene almost
Should you worry about mpox when travelling?
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The spreading of any disease is unsettling. But when the World Health Organization (WHO) announces an international emergency—as it did with mpox (formerly monkeypox)—in August, there’s a more urgent sense of concern. A new, deadlier form of mpox was reported by scientists earlier this year. The