For Martin Gregus Jr. mywildlive, a trip to Baja, California was a chance to tell the story of the blue whales. But, it was the humpback whales—captured here during their annual migration to the waters along the equator—that surprised him with the sounds of their community, vital and alive.

If you've ever attended a Christian church, that experience was likely influenced by the Nicene Creed. 1,700 years ago, Emperor Constantine gathered bishops together in Nicaea—today, the northern coast of Turkey—to form one of the most important councils in Christian history. There, they established doctrines, finalized religious dates, and worked out how to address schisms—decisions that have impacted the lives of Christians ever since. Head to the link in bio to learn more about how the Nicene Creed came to exist. Photograph by Signal Photos/Alamy Stock Photo

From uplifting some of the world's most misunderstood animals to mapping New York's linguistic diversity, discover more compelling stories in Nat Geo's July 2025 issue. Order your copy now at the link in bio.

According to a viral TikTok debate, ants smell like “blue cheese or pen ink” or maybe a “combo of tomato vine and dirt." But how much truth is there to these claims? Why do some people pick up these odors, while others don’t? The answer goes back to how humans are able to smell in the first place. Head to the link in bio to learn more. Photograph by Javier Torrent/VWPics/Redux

They just want to see you—and this barnacle goose—fly the nest 🥹 Narrated by vancityreynolds, catch all-new #Underdogs Sundays at 9/8c on National Geographic. Now streaming on DisneyPlus and hulu.

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The first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in the foothills of Chile's Andes Mountains are providing a new, expansive view of the cosmos. For the next ten years, the observatory will produce an ultra-high-definition map of the entire visible southern sky every three nights. These images, which show stellar objects in incredible detail, are giving astronomers a transformational glimpse into the universe. See more photos and read about the discoveries the observatory is expected to make at the link in bio. Photographs by NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Your phone isn’t rotting your brain—but cell death and fungi might. 🧠 While doom scrolling has gained a reputation for turning brains into mush, the real process of brain rot happens after we’re gone—and sometimes, not at all. Scientists are uncovering preserved brains that are hundreds or even millennia old, reshaping our understanding of human history. From autolysis to microbial activity, we’re only just learning what happens to our complex organ after death. Find out more at the link in bio. Photograph by Zephyr / Science Photo Library

Taking thousands of pictures on our phones means never losing a moment—but it’s also complicating how our minds shape our memories. Whether we're documenting an event or simply on a walk, taking photos can be a natural instinct, and while there are benefits, some researchers argue it's making us reliant on them. In fact, a 2023 study found that deleting photos meant people remembered their experiences less vividly. Learn how digital photos are shaping how we remember our lives at the link in bio. Illustration by Alanah Sarginson