The Gospel of Judas unveiled. A "lost world" of animals discovered. Explore these and other highlights of the year in nature, science, and exploration with our most popular news stories of 2006.
Miners and tourists alike are contaminating Argentina's caves, say scientists, who warn that fragile underground ecosystems and archaeological sites are at risk.
Extreme rains, interspersed with droughts, could spell disaster for the country's agriculture-based economy, according to research spanning five decades of data.
Seafood lovers may risk the ire of conservationists to land a Chilean sea bass, but fishers brave raging winds and frigid seas to bring the fish to market.
Several crabs, shrimp, sea stars, and other marine species had likely never been seen until scientists went exploring in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands this fall.
Florida's explosive population growth—and the unquenchable thirst that comes with it—has some wondering how long the spring-fed Suwannee River will stay wild.
Using advanced crime scene methods, a team of civilian and military personnel excavates sites around the world to recover the remains of lost U.S. soldiers.
Which World Heritage sites—places like the Grand Canyon and the Pyramids—are being lovingly preserved, and which are being loved to death? See the top and bottom five.
National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations has ranked the world's top natural and cultural treasures, issuing praise for some sites and dire warnings for others.
See a roundup of the week's news and events, from the world's tallest tower to Arabic coins found in Sweden, a hot-air balloon festival in Japan, and more.
