December 2024 Issue
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Exclusive: Look inside Notre Dame before it reopens its doors
Exclusive: Look inside Notre Dame before it reopens its doors
Five years after a catastrophic fire, Paris's beloved cathedral will open to great fanfare. Nat Geo got exclusive access to witness how an army of architects and artisans rebuilt the church back to its sacred splendor.EXPLORE
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Animals
- The surprisingly fraught fight for a pet cat in AntarcticaThe surprisingly fraught fight for a pet cat in Antarctica
- What we can learn from orca mom carrying another dead calfWhat we can learn from orca mom carrying another dead calf
- Bald eagles weren't actually the U.S. national bird—until nowBald eagles weren't actually the U.S. national bird—until now
- These street dogs may have been revered in ancient EgyptThese street dogs may have been revered in ancient Egypt
- Inside the life-saving world of canine blood donorsInside the life-saving world of canine blood donors
Environment
- Circular currents: Stemming the plastic tide in the Arctic, Video Story
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- What to know about the polar vortex set to freeze the U.S.What to know about the polar vortex set to freeze the U.S.
- Here’s how artificial Christmas trees stack up against the real thingHere’s how artificial Christmas trees stack up against the real thing
- 2024 might be one of the coldest years of the rest of your life2024 might be one of the coldest years of the rest of your life
- Solving this oceanic mystery could predict our future on EarthSolving this oceanic mystery could predict our future on Earth
- How this desert became the world's blueberry capitalHow this desert became the world's blueberry capital
- Quiz: Recycle or not? See if you can correctly sort your trash.Quiz: Recycle or not? See if you can correctly sort your trash.
- Is tap water safe to drink? Here’s what you need to know.Is tap water safe to drink? Here’s what you need to know.
History & Culture
- What Aphrodite tells us about ancient attitudes towards loveWhat Aphrodite tells us about ancient attitudes towards love
- 7 New Year's food traditions that will bring good luck7 New Year's food traditions that will bring good luck
- See never-before-published photos of Jimmy Carter’s ’76 winSee never-before-published photos of Jimmy Carter’s ’76 win
- 3 ways Jimmy Carter changed the world in 100 years3 ways Jimmy Carter changed the world in 100 years
Science
- How your parenting style affects your kid, according to expertsHow your parenting style affects your kid, according to experts
- First ever exploration of these caves could reveal Earth's futureFirst ever exploration of these caves could reveal Earth's future
- Cave ecosystems thrive in the dark. What happens when tourists light them up?Cave ecosystems thrive in the dark. What happens when tourists light them up?
- You’re not sick anymore—so why are you still coughing?You’re not sick anymore—so why are you still coughing?
- Nearsightedness is skyrocketing in kids. Sunshine can help.Nearsightedness is skyrocketing in kids. Sunshine can help.
Travel
- On the trail of the elusive pangolin in South AfricaOn the trail of the elusive pangolin in South Africa
- Everything to know about Redwood National and State ParksEverything to know about Redwood National and State Parks
- Enchanted Soudah: Nature in the clouds, Video Story
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