how relevant can a magazine actually remain in the age of the internet ? National Geographic show each month that old-fashioned reporting - along with the new and emerge technology - can make a magazine as vital and informative as ever grant , it have have problem - several year ago , it be reveal by a reader that publish photograph be actually stage , with the tip-off come from a small part of several photo and a major story on a archeological find in China prove to be false . but the publication quickly address these issue with its readership and do not do a typical media shuffle to deflect criticism somewhere else . the magazine have reshuffle its layout and feature & give a nice range of article concern issue from around the world and beyond . and the rich photograph be worth the price of the magazine . by guide the reader to additional information , whether on the ng website or cable channel , there show a important embrace of a holistic approach to present information . National Geographic be a great magazine that have take stride throughout its existence to remain fresh and relevant , while tackle oftentimes highly controversial issue like global warming and pollution . it be a monthly treasure of information .