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In the 15th century B.C., Egypt became a superpower under Thutmose III—and it's all thanks to one battle. His daring decisions led to success and created a powerful legacy, with the conquest of Megiddo leading to tremendous spoils. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/43QpVA1

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Every moment is a teaching moment, especially for humpback whales, as this mother teaches her calf how to corral prey by creating streams of strategically-placed bubbles—a technique known as bubble-net feeding. 🐋 #SecretsOfTheWhales is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Could your dog survive alone in the wild? Valerie, a miniature dachshund in Australia, did just that—and thrived—for more than a year. Her story is sparking new conversations: how much do our dogs need us, and how much is instinct still guiding them? 🔗 on.natgeo.com/3HR3seN

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In a bid to improve safety on Mount Everest, the Nepalese government is considering a proposal to introduce new climbing regulations—but how likely are these rules to come into effect? 🔗 on.natgeo.com/43PIndD

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For many, there’s nothing more important than memory—so how can we preserve it? In this special issue of National Geographic, we’re breaking down everything you can do to keep your memory sharp. But first: do you know what makes an image memorable? 🔗 on.natgeo.com/4452Tps

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Elio’s sense of wonder takes us to the stars 🌠 Join Zoe Saldaña and Nat Geo Explorer Dr. Bethany Ehlmann to talk all things space, and don’t miss Disney and Pixar's #Elio, in theaters Friday.

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This is your assigned scroll break. Take a moment to appreciate these adorable kits. 🦊 #NationalParksUSA is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Twenty known asteroids share Venus' orbit, and simulations show three could pass near Earth, but not for about 12,000 years. Here's how astronomers are improving how they track these hard-to-spot space rocks 🔗 on.natgeo.com/4kJmOkH

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50 years on, and people are still talking about it for a reason. Discover how Jaws changed cinema forever from the filmmakers it inspired. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story premieres Thursday, July 10 at 9/8c on National Geographic. Streaming next day on Disney+ and

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is set to begin full operation later this year. Scientists are excited about the discoveries it could make thanks to its 3,200-megapixel camera and wide field of view. Here are some of the mysteries it could solve. on.natgeo.com/43QrUFY

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In the 1960s, Vera Rubin noticed something strange while tracking young stars in the Andromeda galaxy—stars at the edges of the galaxy were moving just as fast as those near the center. This flat rotation curve pointed to something invisible—dark matter. Learn more about how

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The 1978 NASA class was groundbreaking for more reasons than one. Discover how Sally Ride and her peers redefined what it meant to be an astronaut. #SALLYfilm is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu

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The first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile are providing a new, expansive view of the cosmos. These images, which show stellar objects in incredible detail, are giving astronomers a transformational glimpse into the universe. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/3FZTOWX