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Pull the plug on the ocean to reveal hidden secrets and lost worlds, using ground-breaking technology, breath-taking photography and insight from top marine archaeologists. Explore sunken cities, shipwrecks and the amazing natural wonders of the deep.
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America Inside Out with Katie Couric

National Geographic and Katie Couric explore some of the most pressing social issues including gender equality, political correctness, white working-class anxiety and how technology is affecting humans in this ground breaking six-part documentary series.

Follow Video Drain the Oceans: The Monterey Shipwreck For the first time in 200 years the Monterey Shipwreck – the deepest shipwreck currently being excavated in U.S. waters – is revealed. Tune in to Drain the Oceans every Tuesday 8:30pm AEST.

Drain the Oceans: The Monterey Shipwreck

Follow Video Drain the Oceans: The Robert Lee Shipwreck From over 5,000 feet underwater, the survey team unveils the Robert Lee shipwreck in extraordinary detail. Tune in to Drain the Oceans every Tuesday 8:30pm AEST.

Drain the Oceans: The Robert Lee Shipwreck

Follow Video Drain the Oceans: Battering Rams CGI animation of the latest exploration of the sea bed reveal bronze battering rams and the ancient art of marine warfare. Tune in to Drain the Oceans every Tuesday 8:30pm AEST.

Drain the Oceans: Battering Rams

Follow Video Cosmos: Possible Worlds Official Trailer First look at the highly anticipated new season with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Coming to National Geographic in 2019.

Cosmos: Possible Worlds Official Trailer

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Follow Photos Magical Images Reveal The Beauty And Raw Power Of The Ocean

Magical Images Reveal The Beauty And Raw Power Of The Ocean

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Bizarre Newts Live Their Whole Lives, and Reproduce, As Babies

News Bizarre Newts Live Their Whole Lives, and Reproduce, As Babies

Salamanders in the European Alps and elsewhere can put off developing into adults for years—or their entire lives—in certain circumstances.

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Extraordinary Ways Weather Has Changed Human History

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Watch a Thirsty Wasp Drink Water in Mesmerizing Slow Motion

News Watch a Thirsty Wasp Drink Water in Mesmerizing Slow Motion

In a unique video, a wasp seemingly tries to catch drop after drop of water in a delicate dance between hydration and drenched wings.

Follow Photos ONE OF HISTORY'S GREATEST ARMIES IS BUILT ENTIRELY OF CLAY

ONE OF HISTORY'S GREATEST ARMIES IS BUILT ENTIRELY OF CLAY

This Scientist Is Unlocking the Mysteries of Cheese

News This Scientist Is Unlocking the Mysteries of Cheese

Cheese is full of bacteria and fungi. How they interact could solve some big scientific questions.

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Surreal Photos of Post-Soviet Architecture

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