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Taking you behind the scenes at a NatGeo cover shoot with James Cameron
Q&A: Last Survivor of a Dramatic World War II Rescue

After a crash landing in Albania during World War II, Harold Hayes was trapped behind Nazi lines with 25 fellow medics and nurses.
Taking Cover: A Guide to Tornado Shelters

Homeowners can install a nearly indestructible shelter to withstand tornado-strength winds.
What Makes Us Feel an Itch? Answer Surprises Scientists

Surprisingly, a molecule that usually works in the heart triggers itch, according to a new study in mice.
All the Buzz About the 2013 Geographic Bee

Sathwik Karnik, a 12-year-old from Massachusetts, bested 53 contestants in the competition.
Carnivorous Plant Keeps House With Ants

Diving ants keep nutritious fly larvae from escaping carnivorous pitcher plants.
Tornadoes and Global Warming: Is There a Connection?

Global warming is causing more extreme weather. But when it comes to tornadoes, it could go either way.
Some 100 Species of Fungus Live on Our Feet

Sole survivors: Up to a hundred fungi species flourish on our feet, a new study says.
Lessons From Joplin’s Tornado Recovery Effort
As Moore, Oklahoma, prepares to rebuild, a photographer recalls a similar effort in Joplin, Missouri.
Chasing Tornadoes With a Camera

Storm chaser Roger Hill talks about the perils of photographing tornadoes.