Newsletter #39 State Of The Planet Earth - 2019-03-11

If you love articles about Nature and Earth, this page is for you. Happy reading!

These women are changing the landscape of Antarctic research: Elizabeth Rush

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Polar science used to be dominated by men. An expedition to Thwaites Glacier is helping change that.

Personalizing epilepsy treatment: Maryellen Kennedy Duckett

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Biopharmaceutical researchers are working to create a future where patients get the right medicines the first time.

Your best photos of the week, March 8, 2019: Kristen McNicholas

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Each week, our editors choose stunning photos submitted by members of Your Shot, National Geographic's photo community.

Meet the woman searching for planet Earth's twin: Catherine Zuckerman

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Munazza Alam didn’t grow up gazing at the stars. But an inspiring teacher and a passion for math led her to dive deep into the hunt for habitable planets.

Discover the allure of San Francisco in this video: Renee Brincks

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Here's why travelers leave their hearts in this California city.

Celebrate Mongolia's winter on an ancient, frozen lake:

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Brutal temperatures add to the appeal of the annual Khövsgöl Festival of Ice.

The jet stream, explained: Christina Nunez

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The air currents that influence the world's weather are being affected by global warming.

Tired of daylight saving time? These places are trying to end it.: Maya Wei-Haas

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It doesn't save energy, and it seems to put health at risk. Now, efforts to stop the twice-yearly time shifts are inching closer to success.

These are the 10 most popular national parks: National Geographic Staff

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318 million people visited U.S. parks in 2018. Which were the most popular?

Kids Take Charge: Planet Protectors: Allyson Shaw

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Empower your children to plan a plastic-free vacation and learn a few grown-up skills along the way.