Cecil the Lion Died Amid Controversy—Here's What's Happened Since Cecil’s killing sparked what’s been called the biggest global response to a wildlife story ever. Source: National Geographic Cecil’s killing sparked what’s been called the biggest global response to a wildlife story ever. Cecil the Lion Died Amid Controversy—Here's What's Happened Since

These countries changed their names. Here's how it worked out. Macedonia’s movement to rename itself is the latest in a series of shifts in country names around the world. Here’s a look back at some of the most famous. Source: National Geographic Macedonia’s movement to rename itself is the latest in a series of shifts in country names around the world. Here’s a look back at some of the most famous. These countries changed their names. Here's how it worked out.

Who Has Won the Nobel Prize? We've Crunched the Numbers. We dove into 115 years’ worth of past prize winners, and the data revealed some striking trends. Source: National Geographic We dove into 115 years’ worth of past prize winners, and the data revealed some striking trends. Who Has Won the Nobel Prize? We've Crunched the Numbers.

Will Indonesia Be Ready for the Next Tsunami? After a 2004 catastrophic tsunami killed nearly 170,000 people in Indonesia, is the country ready for the next one? Source: National Geographic After a 2004 catastrophic tsunami killed nearly 170,000 people in Indonesia, is the country ready for the next one? Will Indonesia Be Ready for the Next Tsunami?

The Fall Equinox Is Here! Wait, What's the Fall Equinox? It comes twice a year and marks the first day of fall, but a lot of people don’t understand this celestial alignment. Source: National Geographic It comes twice a year and marks the first day of fall, but a lot of people don’t understand this celestial alignment. The Fall Equinox Is Here! Wait, What's the Fall Equinox?

Snakeless in Ireland: Blame Ice Age, Not St. Patrick One man is credited with taking all snakes out of Ireland, but science tells a different story. Source: National Geographic One man is credited with taking all snakes out of Ireland, but science tells a different story. Snakeless in Ireland: Blame Ice Age, Not St. Patrick

Would a U.S. Space Force Be Legal? Get the Facts. As the Trump Administration calls for a new military branch, get the plan’s pros and cons and learn the rules governing off-world soldiers. Source: National Geographic As the Trump Administration calls for a new military branch, get the plan’s pros and cons and learn the rules governing off-world soldiers. Would a U.S. Space Force Be Legal? Get the Facts.

What Do Wild Animals Do in Wildfires? Big wildfires, like those tearing through Northern California, can actually benefit some animals—while others escape, and many are hurt. Source: National Geographic Big wildfires, like those tearing through Northern California, can actually benefit some animals—while others escape, and many are hurt. What Do Wild Animals Do in Wildfires?

A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen. Source: National Geographic The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen. A Running List of How President Trump Is Changing Environmental Policy

Living Fireworks, These Animals Produce Light Shows with Their Bodies A variety of animals produce bioluminescent light, creating signals that can be used for mating and communication. Source: National Geographic A variety of animals produce bioluminescent light, creating signals that can be used for mating and communication. Living Fireworks, These Animals Produce Light Shows with Their Bodies