National Geographic February 2013

New Old Libya

Libyans lived under a dictator who twisted their past. Now they must imagine their future.

Satellite Archaeology

A snapshot from space can find buried treasures.

Crisis Mapper

Patrick Meier saves lives with his online maps.

The Bite That Heals

Venom is nature’s most efficient killer. Now we’re discovering how it can cure as well.

Heaven and Hell on Earth

The nomads of Afghanistan’s Wakhan corridor live in one of the world’s most beautiful and unforgiving places.

Do-It-Yourself Soccer

On fields throughout Africa determined kids turn plastic bags, old clothes, and shredded tires into beloved soccer balls.

The Sultans of Streams

Britain’s otters were all but wiped out by chemicals leaching into rivers. Now they’ve made a comeback.