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Partial remains of British climber believed found 100 years after Everest ascent
Read full article: Partial remains of British climber believed found 100 years after Everest ascentThe partial remains of a British mountaineer who might — or might not — have been one of the first two people to climb Mount Everest are believed to have been found a century after their ascent of the world’s highest peak.
No shield required: 'Captain America' star Anthony Mackie's own super power is swimming with sharks
Read full article: No shield required: 'Captain America' star Anthony Mackie's own super power is swimming with sharksMarvel star Anthony Mackie swam with sharks in the Gulf of Mexico for the new National Geographic special “Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie" debuting Sunday.
What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: Hunters
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: HuntersThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Nigerian singer Tems' debut album, Dakota Johnson plays a woman questioning her sexuality in “AM I OK?”.
National Geographic will end newsstand sales of magazine next year, focus on subscriptions, digital
Read full article: National Geographic will end newsstand sales of magazine next year, focus on subscriptions, digitalThe familiar yellow-bordered cover of National Geographic magazine will soon be disappearing from newsstands.
“Beyond King Tut” with National Geographic Photographer Ken Garrett
Read full article: “Beyond King Tut” with National Geographic Photographer Ken GarrettWe got a chance to chat with National Geographic photographer Ken Garrett who is responsible for the curation and capture of the images featured in this immersive archeological experience!
Small-brained ancient human cousins may have buried their dead, according to a surprising study
Read full article: Small-brained ancient human cousins may have buried their dead, according to a surprising studyScientists say they've found evidence an ancient human cousin may have buried its dead and carved symbols into cave walls, surprising findings for a creature with a small brain.
Experience the wonder of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights
Read full article: Experience the wonder of St. Augustine’s Nights of LightsExperience the wonder of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights on Ripley’s Red Train—nightly from November 20 through January 30. Listed among the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic, Nights of Lights illuminates all of St. Augustine with over two million white lights. Wear your complimentary Red Train magic glasses and see them twinkle and dance to your favorite celebratory New Year’s eve music right before your very eyes! Encompassing about 20 blocks of the Nation’s Oldest City, Ripley’s Red Train provides one of the best ways to take in the magic of this special event.
New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'
Read full article: New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from John Legend and Kane Brown, Samantha Morton stars as the 16th-century queen Catherine de Medici in an edgy Starz series and a race between two upcoming “Pinocchio” films begins with Robert Zemeckis’ adaptation.
The Latest: Fauci says fine to trick-or-treat this year
Read full article: The Latest: Fauci says fine to trick-or-treat this yearThe government’s top infectious diseases expert says families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this year for Halloween as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
Oh, deer: White-tailed deer are testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Should we be worried?
Read full article: Oh, deer: White-tailed deer are testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Should we be worried?The U.S. Department of Agriculture tested wild deer from January to March of this year and found 40% of the tested deer had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
Creekside teacher recognized by National Geographic Society
Read full article: Creekside teacher recognized by National Geographic SocietyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Creekside High School teacher is getting national recognition for her work in environmental sciences. Alicia Pressel, who teaches grades 9-12 at Creekside’s Academy of Engineering and Environment Sciences, was recently named one of eight “Emerging Explorers” by the National Geographic Society. Pressel became the second educator to receive this award out of its more than 130 recipients in 18 years. Mrs. Pressels class out working in the field (Alicia Pressel)Working with the community is a huge part of what Pressel teaches. “The goal is to provide students with opportunities for further projects in our community, focusing on field studies and (geographic information systems) and mapping, understanding special connections with environmental science in our community," Pressel said.
Dev Patel celebrates India from his Los Angeles front yard
Read full article: Dev Patel celebrates India from his Los Angeles front yardThis image released by National Geographic shows circular Phumdis floating atop Laktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, from the two-part special "India From Above," narrated by actor Dev Patel. Second was the offer to celebrate Indias culture and civilizations by narrating a National Geographic special, India From Above, which airs Sept. 30. It was incredible to be able to make some art in a way, to voice this beautiful thing, linked up to India, said Patel. Patel frequently films in India, but high above the crowd is not a perspective hes used to. How people find a way in India, no matter how hard the condition is, he said.
'Rebuilding Paradise' looks at emotional toll of deadly fire
Read full article: 'Rebuilding Paradise' looks at emotional toll of deadly fireThis image released by National Geographic shows documentary subject Steve "Woody" Culleton rebuilding his home in Paradise, Calif., in a scene from "Rebuilding Paradise." We're totally home.The landscaping marked the final chapter of a long ordeal that was captured in Rebuilding Paradise, a new documentary directed by Ron Howard about the aftermath of the most destructive wildfire in California's history. Howard said he had his doubts when he went to Paradise to witness the devastation. And the idea of rebuilding Paradise became the question. So I'm trying to live to the fullest.National Geographic is releasing Rebuilding Paradise in select theaters and on-demand through Laemmles and ShowcaseNOWs streaming services.
St. Augustine prepares for Nights of Lights kickoff
Read full article: St. Augustine prepares for Nights of Lights kickoffST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The 26th annual Nights of Lights will brighten 20 blocks of St. Augustine’s historic district beginning Saturday. According to National Geographic, it is one of the 10 best holiday lights displays in the world. “We were down here last year for the Nights of Lights and it was gorgeous, and we wanted to see it again. It is worthwhile to come every year.”The Hausers are just two of hundreds of thousands of people who will come to St. Augustine for Nights of Lights, according to the City. “Busier every year,” said Chris Taylor, a life-long St. Augustine resident.
2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards: The Complete List of Winners From Night 1
Read full article: 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards: The Complete List of Winners From Night 1Over a two-day ceremony, the 71st Creative Arts Emmy Awards is recognizing onscreen creative and technical achievements over the past 2018-2019 season. A precursor to the Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be handed out live the following Sunday, the Television Academy will hand out awards for categories including reality, variety special, documentaries, animated program and short-form animation, choreography, interactive program, short-form series, casting, cinematography and guest performances. Following the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards is set to air live coast-to-coast Sunday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. Check out Saturday's list of winners list below:Variety Special (Live): Live In Front Of A Studio Audience: Norman Lears All In The Family And The Jeffersons (ABC)Variety Special (Pre-Recorded):Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool (CBS)Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming: Tessandra Chavez, World of Dance (NBC)Production Design for a Variety Special:Rent (Fox)Production Design for a Variety, Reality or Competition Series:Saturday Night Live (NBC)Structured Reality Program:Queer Eye (Netflix)Short Form Variety Series:Carpool Karaoke: the Series (Apple)Short Form Animated Program: Love, Death & Robots (Netflix)Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program: Bob Eisenhardt, Free Solo (National Geographic)Narrator: Sir David Attenborough, Our Planet (Netflix)Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Score): Marco Beltrami, Brandon Roberts, Free Solo (National Geographic)Music Direction: Alex Lacamoire, Fosse/Verdon (FX)Original Music and Lyrics: Adam Schlesinger, Rachel Bloom, Jack Dolgen, "Antidepressants Are So Not a Big Deal," Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (CW)Creative Achievement in Interactive Media Within an Unscripted Program:Free Solo (National Geographic)Interactive Program:NASA and SpaceX: The Interactive Demo-1 Launch (YouTube)Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Special: Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2019 (CBS)Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Series:Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO)Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series:Creating Saturday Night Live (NBC)Writing for a Variety Special: Hannah Gadsby, Nanette (Netflix)Writing for a Nonfiction Program: Anthony Bourdain, Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (CNN)Motion Design: Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj (Netflix)Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking: (tie) RBG (CNN); The Sentence (HBO)Informational Series or Special: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (CNN)Documentary or Nonfiction Special: Leaving Neverland (HBO)Documentary or Nonfiction Series:Our Planet (Netflix)Makeup for a Multi-camera Series or Special (Non-prosthetic):Saturday Night Live (NBC)Hairstyling for a Multi-camera Series or Special: Hector Pocasangre, RuPauls Drag Race (VH1)Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming: Zaldy Goco, Art Conn, RuPauls Drag Race (VH1)Directing for a Reality Program: Hisham Abed, Queer Eye (Netflix)Casting for a Reality Program:Queer Eye (Netflix)Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Free Solo (National Geographic)Directing for a Variety Special: Thom Zimny, Springsteen on Broadway (Netflix)Animated Program:The Simpsons (Fox)Character Voice-Over Performance: Seth MacFarlane, Family Guy (Fox)Picture Editing for Variety Programming:Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program:United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell (CNN)Picture Editing for a Structured Reality or Competition Program:Queer Eye (Netflix)Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special: Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul (CBS)Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction Program (Single or Multi-Camera): Free Solo (National Geographic)Sound Editing for a Nonfiction Program (Single or Multi-Camera):Free Solo (National Geographic)Lighting Design/Direction for a Variety Special: Rent (Fox)Lighting Design/Direction for a Variety Series: Saturday Night Live (NBC)Host for a Reality or Competition Program: RuPaul, RuPauls Drag Race (VH1)Unstructured Reality Program: United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell (CNN)Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program:Free Solo (National Geographic TV)Cinematography for a Reality Program:Life Below Zero (National Geographic TV)RELATED CONTENT:2019 Emmys by the Numbers: Breaking Down All the Historic Facts, Trivia and Groundbreaking NominationsAwards Season 2019-2020: Key Dates to Know for Emmys, Oscars and MoreGame of Thrones Dominates the Emmy Nominations in Final Season
Explorer Who Found the Titanic Launching Search for Amelia Earhart's Plane
Read full article: Explorer Who Found the Titanic Launching Search for Amelia Earhart's PlaneIt's a mystery that's puzzled the world for more than 80 years: what happened to Amelia Earhart? Now, legendary explorer Bob Ballard, who found the sunken wreckage of the Titanic in 1985, is launching an expedition to find Earhart's plane and documenting the quest in a two-hour National Geographic documentary. Ballard, National Geographic explorer-at-large, and his team plan to search deep underwater for clues. Earhart's plane has never been recovered, but Ballard and the National Geographic team hope that finding evidence of it could help solve the Earhart mystery once and for all. RELATED STORIESResearcher Claims There's Proof Amelia Earhart Survived Long Enough to Radio For HelpA Look at Amelia Earhart's Life and LegacyStolen Vintage Car That Once Belonged to Amelia Earhart Found Abandoned