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These Gorgeous Photos Are National Geographic’s Best Of 2011

5:00PM January 15, 2012 | Andrew Tarantola

This little Indonesian dragonfly is kind of a big deal. It’s the winning subject of National Geographic’s 2011 Photo Contest and helped Shikhei Goh beat out 20,000 other submissions to net the $US10,000 Grand Prize. More »

Gadgets

Nat Geo Photographers Get To Play With The Coolest Gadgets

9:00PM December 15, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

We all know being a National Geographic photographer dangerous work, but it’s not all snake bites and panther maulings. Nat Geo’s new Field Test feature series shows off some of the high tech gadgets — from camera traps to sexcopters — the photographers employ to get their spectacular shots. [Field Test - Image: National Geographic/Michael Nichols]

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The Many Hazards Of Being A Photographer For National Geographic

10:30PM December 3, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

Working for the famous adventure magazine isn’t all just exotic locales and spectacular photo ops; there’s a fair amount of danger that goes hand-in-hand with the glamour. Here are just a few of the things that can go wrong on expedition. More »

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Terrifying Size Of White Shark Realised

8:00AM November 22, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

I’ve seen white sharks a million times on TV, but I’ve never appreciated their sheer size until this photo, part of the National Geographic’s Photo Contest 2011. It’s a beautiful photo, as are many other entries. More »

Gaming

Kids Leaping With National Geographic On Kinect Looks Awesome

6:58AM October 19, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Much like Sesame Street, National Geographic’s giving kiddos a chance to learn (this time about the outdoors) while getting a little exercise. Want to learn about rock-digging bears? Dig through virtual rocks with a virtual bear suit on. More »

Software

The World By National Geographic For iPad: I’ve Always Wanted A Spinning Globe

8:30AM August 19, 2011 | Casey Chan

Did we ever figure out the appeal of spinning globes? Oh, no shit. It’s the spinning part. But how come I don’t ever see them anymore? Is it not cool? I don’t care cause The World by National Geographic turns your iPad into a spinning globe and I LOVE it. More »

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Trail Maps For iPhone And iPad: For When You Go Off The Grid

8:10AM August 3, 2011 | Kyle Wagner

There isn’t a pressing need for new map apps, since Google and Bing do such a good job of showing you everything around you and where you’re going. But National Geographic’s Trail Maps has you covered for camping trips where you’re going to be away from a strong network connection for a while. More »

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These Beautiful Waterfalls Are Made Entirely Of Ice

3:20AM July 28, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson — two veteran National Geographic photographers who have been married for 28 years — have captured this beautifully surreal image of waterfalls fully made of ice. I guess that those ice caps are really melting. More »

Software

Above France For iPad: Tour De France Without Any Of Cycling

8:00AM July 13, 2011 | Casey Chan

Making fun of France is as American as apple pie, but it doesn’t mean we don’t think it’s a beautiful country (what? there’s more than Paris?). Above France is an app from National Geographic Traveler and Fotopedia that shows off the beauty of the rest of the country. It’s a series of jaw-dropping photographs that were taken on a helicopter tour around France. More »

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The Trash Boat Is Made Of Plastic Bottles And Advertising Banners

11:24AM June 10, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

A boat made entirely from trash set sail from Taiwan this week. The trimaran was part of an eco-friendly boat competition sponsored by the National Geographic Channel in Taiwan. More »