National Geographic February 2011

The Evolution of Feathers

Their origin may have had nothing to do with flight.

Opium Wars

A key step toward Afghan peace is to wipe out poppies.

From Relics to Reefs

Fish can’t resist a sunken subway car, tank, or ship.

Under Paris

You’ll find bones, stones, and legal – and illegal – tourism.

Snub-Nosed Monkeys

Their odd face may help them weather China’s cold.