Topic: National Geographic Society

Voyage of recycled Plastiki to sail through Pacific garbage patch

The Plastiki, a boat made from recycled plastic, is sailing from San Francisco to Sydney to raise awareness about ocean-borne plastic litter, particularly in the Pacific garbage patch.

In nod to deaf viewers, YouTube adds captions to millions of videos

YouTube's automatic caption tool, which was previously restricted to a handful of channels, is set to go into wide-release.

Five reasons to resist the Valentine's Day hoopla

Gushy cards and all, Valentine's Day has become a $14 billion extravaganza in which Cupid's mark is your wallet. Here are five reasons to assert your independence from the goo of it all.

The Unguarded Moment

Photographer Steve McCurry captures daily life – in all its humor, warmth, and complexity – as it unfolds around our planet.

Kenya: Peasant with no formal schooling becomes paleontologist célèbre

Kenyan paleontologist Kamoya Kimeu's mom warned him that digging up bones could bring on curses. But now he has two primates named for him.

Japanese subs found off Hawaii could have changed World War II

The two Japanese submarines – which were commandeered and scuttled by the US after World War II – were much larger, faster, and stealthier than US subs of the day. One included a float-plane that could attack New York.

After Afghanistan election, governors seek distance from 'illegal' Karzai

In Panjshir Province, Governor Bahij says he wants to thwart protest of Afghanistan election. But he wants more autonomy.

John Morris: An eye-witness to the rise of photojournalism

As a life-long photo editor, John Morris shepherded some of the 20th century's most iconic images and most well-regarded photographers.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

National Geographic's most unforgettable portraits, cooking 'Avec Eric' on PBS, a snappy primer on money basics, and more.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

'Slings and Arrows' comedy on DVD, charming new children's book from Arnold Lobel, National Geographic's 50 scenic drives, and more.

Photojournalism enters a golden age

As the importance of real-time news and images rise, photojournalism is gaining greater cultural currency.

Review: 'The Cove'

This documentary about the slaughter of dolphins is also a call to arms.

Pushing for conservation, shark attack victims turn the other cheek

North Korea may spare US journalists from hard labor

But the two women sentenced to 12 years in prison still face awful conditions. Their whereabouts since last week remain unknown.

Why the Taliban won't take over Pakistan

For reasons of geography, ethnicity, military inferiority, and ancient rivalries, they represent neither the immediate threat that is often portrayed nor the inevitable victors that the West fears.

North Korea to put US journalists on trial Thursday

Laura Ling and Euna Lee, nabbed along the Chinese-North Korean border, have become players in a much larger drama.

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Retracing a legendary journey on the History Channel, Coldplay's latest album for free, a new book on cooking schools to entice your inner gourmet, and more.

End of the road for America's biker culture?

Fed up with growling tailpipes, one more city cracks down on the world's largest Harley rally.

Swimming with Piranhas at Feeding Time

Journalist Richard Conniff makes a habit of communing with the world’s most dangerous creatures.

Energy efficiency can deliver big rewards

New federal standards could cut energy bills by about $16 billion by 2030.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor's staff

A ukulele master, Tweets by phone, a tracker of viral videos, and more.

American journalists could be bargaining chips for North Korea

A documentary critical of the North, filmed by a family member of one of the journalists, could complicate their case.

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