In many states, homeowners with “excellent” credit scores are charged less for home insurance than those with worse scores, even if they live in a disaster-prone area. By Claire Brown and Mira ...

Microsoft warns of a campaign on chat platforms where attackers slip malware to victims as supposed gaming tools.

March 5, 2026 • Even when it's freezing and covered in snow, Minnesota's Sax-Zim Bog attracts birders from around the world. They flock there hoping to spot owls, hawks and rare songbirds that spend ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to reduce ...

Climate change is increasing the risk of ice-rock avalanches in the Himalaya while preparedness and recognition remain limited, according to a reassessment of the 2021 Chamoli disaster, lessons from ...