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Explorers whose careers reach from the 1960s to today took the stage for a toast to the National Geographic Society at the 125th Anniversary Gala. (Photograph by Rebecca Hale/©National Geographic) The Hubbard Medal—the National Geographic Society’s highest honor—is awarded for distinction in exploration, discovery, and research. Over the past century, recipients have included Sir Ernest Shac

In this podcast hosted by Ari Daniel Shapiro, listen to E.O. Wilson describe some of his most interesting experiences from his decades of studying ants, from his boyhood in Alabama to his current quite active “retirement.” Wilson details what keeps him motivated, the importance of scientific naming conventions, and how he convinces world travelers to bring him back samples of ants that

In a regular feature on our blog, “Gorongosa Field Notes,” we will be showcasing journal entries, short videos, photographs, and other materials from a team of scientists working at the Gorongosa National Park and the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Laboratory at Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. These scientists study the Gorongosa ecosystem—and the critical role of biodiversity—as part