Each of us has enough DNA to reach from here to the sun and back, more than 300 times. How is all of that DNA packaged so tightly into chromosomes and squeezed into a tiny nucleus? Histones are a ...

A family has gone viral after the husband repeatedly got stopped at security for bringing in suspicious items. Those items? Spices, and then workout powder—things that will almost certainly get ...

Even the most seasoned travelers can struggle to pack efficiently, which is why packing cubes – organizational containers for your luggage – are so popular. You don't have to spend a lot of ...

For decades, scientists have known that certain compounds present in some plastics can leach out of packaging into food, and end up ingested and absorbed. Bisphenol A (BPA), for instance ...

Overall, sustainable packaging solutions encompass a wide array of methods and materials, all aimed at reducing environmental impact and promoting a more environmentally sustainable future.

A version of this story appears in the August 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Around tables strewn with Exacto knives, bowls, cutting boards, tape, funnels, and bags of hemp powder ...

Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Researchers have identified nearly 200 chemicals used to make food packaging that could possibly increase the risk of breast cancer. Found in plastics ...

When traveling, less is more. Here’s how to pack a carry-on for an international trip and reach packing nirvana. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a ...

Plastic bottles filled with soft drinks. These are just a few types of food packaging that surround humans every day. And a new study released Monday shows the chemical toll of all that wrapping ...

Want to give your home an update ahead of the holiday season? These fan faves from the host's collection are deeply ...

Gigi Hadid walked the Vetements Paris Fashion Week runway on Friday wearing a dress completely composed of red and yellow DHL packing tape. She paired the form-fitting mini dress, which was part t ...

On Friday, Hadid walked in the Vetements show during Paris Fashion Week wrapped tightly in a roll of yellow and red DHL-branded packing tape. The adhesive tool was styled into a strapless mini ...