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OUR EDITORS' TOP TEN FAVORITE STORIES OF 2025
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VIDEO BY SOREN WALLJASPER & EDUARDO VELEZ |
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″Move over, Everest—I'm team Annapurna after reading this story. I love a story that doesn't shy away from complexity, and geared with some stunning 3D models of mountains, this one explores the beautiful nuances behind measuring which mountain is the tallest of all.″
—Benjamin Scott, Graphics Editor
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″I am decidedly not a fan of Alabama white sauce—that strange concoction of bubbling hot mayonnaise, vinegar and black pepper—so I didn’t expect to love this story about its creation. But this isn’t just a culinary history; it’s a journey through our messy, divisive past, and the food that unites us."
—Janey Adams, Director of Digital Engagement
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″Nuclear fusion—essentially, creating a star here on Earth—is complex and, some say, far-fetched. But scientists and multiple countries working in cooperation have been getting tantalizing close to making it a reality, at a time when the unrivaled power a fusion reactor would create is more needed than ever. For this story, we got unparalleled access to take you inside the biggest fusion project to date, examining its likelihood of success and explaining how it all works along the way. Fascinating."
—Nathan Lump, Editor in Chief
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″I love when a story reminds us that much of Earth remains mysterious. Last April, a study revealed new clues about a rare form of bioluminescence known as ‘milky seas.’ Nineteenth century sailors compared oceans experiencing this glowing phenomenon to quicksilver and molten lead."
—Sarah Gibbens, Senior Digital Editor
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″September’s story on Galápagos giant tortoises fits all the classic National Geographic touchpoints, blending tales of sea-faring colonial history, cutting-edge genetic research, and hope for the future conservation of these iconic creatures and their unique island habitats. The well-reported story highlights the decades-long work of two National Geographic Explorers, and features stunning images of the charismatic tortoises by Ecuadorian photographer Lucas Bustamante."
—Taryn Salinas, Senior Research Editor
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Photograph by Craig Cutler
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″Every so often, a story comes along that has it all: Captivating animals, mind-bending science, and the potential to change our lives in a very real and meaningful way. This year, for me, that was our June cover story, which explored the journey of transplant patient Rick Slayman as he became the first living person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney."
—Nick Martin, Senior Editor
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″I had the immense pleasure of seeing Rena share the story of her father's butterfly at Storyteller's Summit earlier this year. It's a beautiful visual story that speaks to the heart in print just as much as it did in person."
—Ian Morton, Photo Editor
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″If you don't know what rat kings are, you want to know. If you do know what rat kings are, you still want to know. Our social media audience loved everything about this article and shared it with over 30K people."
—Sonya Mital, Associate Manager, Social Media
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″What I love about this article is that it transports me to a place I will probably never visit, educates me, and sparks the excitement of knowing that there is always more to explore."
—Cheryl S. Grant-Albano, Senior Editorial Manager, Special Interest Titles
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″It’s a rare gem to encounter this fascinating scene in any visual medium at this superb quality. It was an opportunity to share photographer Roie Glitz’s work and his experience capturing the moment from multiple angles."
—Jennifer Murphy, Senior Video Manager
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