April 2025 Issue
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National Geographic 33: The trailblazers shaping our world
National Geographic 33: The trailblazers shaping our world
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Animals
- Why do birds sing so loudly in the morning? It’s the ‘dawn chorus’Why do birds sing so loudly in the morning? It’s the ‘dawn chorus’
- Cicadas are back—and this time it’s the ‘mother of all broods’Cicadas are back—and this time it’s the ‘mother of all broods’
- These birds are keeping a record of humanity—one wrapper at a timeThese birds are keeping a record of humanity—one wrapper at a time
- The 'stork sisters' are saving one of India's largest and rarest birdsThe 'stork sisters' are saving one of India's largest and rarest birds
- These explorers teamed up to reveal the secrets of penguinsThese explorers teamed up to reveal the secrets of penguins
Environment
- Saudi Arabia's vast desert was once a lush, green paradiseSaudi Arabia's vast desert was once a lush, green paradise
- This strange phenomenon turns the ocean milky white—but how?This strange phenomenon turns the ocean milky white—but how?
- Did you know cherry trees can ‘breathe’? Here's how.Did you know cherry trees can ‘breathe’? Here's how.
- Our car tires are poisoning salmon—and maybe us, tooOur car tires are poisoning salmon—and maybe us, too
- Startling Antarctic sea creatures found beneath huge icebergStartling Antarctic sea creatures found beneath huge iceberg
- 8 spectacular places in the U.S. to see spring flowers in bloom8 spectacular places in the U.S. to see spring flowers in bloom
- Scientists reveal a hidden world beneath Antarctica's ice where rivers flow uphillScientists reveal a hidden world beneath Antarctica's ice where rivers flow uphill
- Can this graphic novel change America's views on climate? It did in France.Can this graphic novel change America's views on climate? It did in France.
- Unraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforestUnraveling the mysteries of the world’s most critical rainforest
History & Culture
- Americans knew their booze was poisoned—and drank it anywayAmericans knew their booze was poisoned—and drank it anyway
- Visiting the Titanic is suddenly a lot easier than you thinkVisiting the Titanic is suddenly a lot easier than you think
- Who should really be allowed to dig for dinosaurs?Who should really be allowed to dig for dinosaurs?
- Centuries of history reduced to rubble after Myanmar earthquakeCenturies of history reduced to rubble after Myanmar earthquake
- How Hello Kitty helped post-WWII Japan conquer the worldHow Hello Kitty helped post-WWII Japan conquer the world
- Who invented s’mores? Forget the myths—this is the real historyWho invented s’mores? Forget the myths—this is the real history
Science
- These are the real fungal ‘superhighways’ that inspired ‘The Last of Us’, Video StoryThese are the real fungal ‘superhighways’ that inspired ‘The Last of Us’
- Visiting the Titanic is suddenly a lot easier than you thinkVisiting the Titanic is suddenly a lot easier than you think
- Are we alone in the universe? These Mars rocks may tell usAre we alone in the universe? These Mars rocks may tell us
- Scientists want to poison mosquitoes—with human bloodScientists want to poison mosquitoes—with human blood
- A space telescope just found a treasure trove of galaxiesA space telescope just found a treasure trove of galaxies
Travel
- How this sleepy Southern town became an art lover's paradiseHow this sleepy Southern town became an art lover's paradise
- How winemakers of color are changing South Africa's wine sceneHow winemakers of color are changing South Africa's wine scene
- Love reading? These are the best book towns around the worldLove reading? These are the best book towns around the world
- Why Scotland’s Argyll & the Isles should be your next getaway
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