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From the Magazine: 23 Haunting Photos of the Ebola Outbreak
The July issue of National Geographic magazine reports on the latest Ebola crisis and where the disease may hide between outbreaks. Not a subscribing member yet? Upgrade now!
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Photographer Paul Nicklen joined journalist Bryan Christy (above) and two 2015 emerging explorers to discuss their latest discoveries. It was streamed live for members, and now you can watch a recording of the fascinating event.
15 Photos Celebrating the Life and Work of Cotton Coulson
Photographer Cotton Coulson—who contributed to National Geographic magazine starting in 1976—died last month, three days after he lost consciousness while scuba diving off the coast of Norway as part of an expedition for the Society.
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Watch: Octopus Carries Coconut—but Is It Using a Tool?
A viral video shows an octopus toting a coconut as a ready-made shelter, which some biologists call tool use. But not everyone is convinced.
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