Machu Picchu 101 | National Geographic
AdultsNatureTravelWorldHistoryCultureMachu Picchu is a testament to the power and ingenuity of the Inca empire. Built without the use of mortar, metal tools, or the wheel, Machu Picchu stands as an archaeological wonder of the ancient world. But why was it built—and deserted?
Mississippi River From Space
YouthTechnologyWorldScienceNatureThis week's edition features radar images of the Mississippi River, one of the longest rivers in North America.
What Happens if a Supervolcano Blows Up?
AdultsLifeNatureWorldScienceGeologyThe Earth is a gigantic ball of semi-molten rock, with a heart of iron as hot as the surface of the Sun. Titanic amounts of heat left over from its birth and the radioactive decay of trillions of tons of radioactive elements find no escape but up.
Earth From Space: Glasgow
YouthSpaceTechnologyWorldScienceThe Copernicus Sentinel-2 takes us over Glasgow, Scotland.
Earth From Space: UK Heatwave
KidsSpaceTechnologyWorldWeatherEnvironmentScienceThe Copernicus Sentinel-3 images show the scale of Britain’s heatwave in August.
World Teachers’ Day
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeWorldSociety“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I thank all teachers and educators for the incredible work they do and their adaptability every day on the job. Thanks to your dedication and commitment, you continue to change lives and communities for the better.”