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The sinister history of America's 'uranium gold rush'
The sinister history of America's 'uranium gold rush'
These microbes are waiting for you to drop dead
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These microbes are waiting for you to drop dead
Sharkfest
Nat Geo’s annual must-see summer event will splash off with Marvel superhero Anthony Mackie navigating the waters of his hometown in New Orleans to learn why shark sightings are increasing in local fishing communities, plus ultra-athlete and shark advocate Ross Edgley will attempt to pit his mind and body against four of the ocean’s most formidable sharks. Then, sink your teeth into more fin-tastic programming to explore a newly discovered great white shark nursery off the coast of New York City, unravel in forensic detail WHY sharks attack, investigate unusual shark encounters around the world, and learn more about the biggest tiger sharks on Earth dominating the shores of Australia.
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Why it’s time to try poitín, Ireland’s beloved national spirit
Why it’s time to try poitín, Ireland’s beloved national spirit
This chef wants to prove Turkish food is great for vegetarians
This chef wants to prove Turkish food is great for vegetarians
An island divided—what you need to know about travel to Cyprus
An island divided—what you need to know about travel to Cyprus
July 2024 Issue
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Peru's Quechua rappers have the world taking notice
Peru's Quechua rappers have the world taking notice
Palau’s waters are incredibly biodiverse, thanks to its defenders
Palau’s waters are incredibly biodiverse, thanks to its defenders
The Māori saved their language from extinction. Here’s how.
The Māori saved their language from extinction. Here’s how.
‘This is Cofán land’: the fight to save Amazonia from intruders
‘This is Cofán land’: the fight to save Amazonia from intruders
Queer and nonconformist Nigerians celebrate their identities
Queer and nonconformist Nigerians celebrate their identities
Aboriginal women are reclaiming traditions of fire
Aboriginal women are reclaiming traditions of fire
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