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John Glenn during the fiery re-entry, holding steadfast, believing his heatshield had come loose and he may burn up in the atmosphere - the capsule is illuminated in orange light due to intense heat.

Space

NASA's first space photos restored in stunning detail

The new book "Gemini and Mercury Remastered" features iconic images from the earliest days of human space exploration

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Southern Lakes Sanctuary field rangers install a line of stoat traps in the Kea Basin. Stoats are a particular threat to indigenous alpine species including Kea, Rock Wren as well as the endangered flightless Takahe which also spend time in alpine areas. Southern Lakes Sanctuary is a consortium of regional conservation groups involved in the suppression of predators that threaten New Zealand's indigenous species.

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Documenting the battle to protect New Zealand's endangered birds

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Man looking at the water level in the well M?hammed Kilito?s work ?Before it?s gone? is an ongoing photographic project documenting scenes of oases in Morocco. Morocco has lost two thirds of its oases in the last century to destructive human activities and climate change. To the artist, oases are the perfect model for sustainability, offering an ecological defence against desertification and a refuge for biodiversity. To artist M?hammed Kilito, the oasis is the perfect model of sustainability. Date palms, with their parasol-shaped foliage, create a humid microclimate and retain water in soil. This offers an ecological defence against desertification and a refuge for biodiversity. Before it?s gone is a long-term project documenting the complex issue of oasis degradation in Morocco and its impact on oases inhabitants. Morocco has been in a drought since 2018. Parts of the Sahara did not see rain for four consecutive years, while a flash flood killed dozens in the desert town of Ouarzazate in 2024. Kilito tells stories of farmers, scientists and citizen associations fighting to preserve these islands of greenery against increasingly threatening living conditions. Artist bio: M'hammed Kilito is a photographer and National Geographic Explorer based in Rabat. He is a contributing photographer to The VII Foundation, whose mission is to document the truth to empower communities worldwide to make evidence-based decisions about the challenges affecting their lives. He is represented internationally by Gowen Gallery. His artistic journey revolves around exploring the intricate connections and bonds that individuals and groups form with their environments - be it places of residence, memories, or transit points. M'hammed's work is dedicated to capturing narratives that provide insight into this profound connection, delving into subjects like cultural identity, labor sociology, and the impacts of climate change. M'hammed holds a Bachelor?s degree in Political Science from the University of Montreal and a Master?s degree in Political Science from Ottawa University. His photography has earned awards and grants from prestigious institutions, including World Press Photo Foundation, National Geographic Society, Magnum Foundation, and Prince Claus Fund, among others. His work has been featured in international media outlets such as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Magazine, The British Journal of Photography and Vogue Italia, and has been exhibited around the world. He is a co-founder of KOZ, a collective he established with three other Moroccan visual artists to work on stories through in-depth, long-term projects.

Life

Stark images show water's role in human strife and survival

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Mycena sp. Litter life (opposite) Page 85

Life

Enchanting photos of 'bizarre' mushrooms showcase fungi diversity

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Anonymous (Peruvian). 'Stirrup Vessel in the Form of a Lobster,' AD 4th-6th century. ceramic. Walters Art Museum (2009.20.55): Gift of John Bourne, 2009.

Life

Fascinating artistic depictions of sea life over millennia

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Photo ? Steve Monks Lydia Bradey on the first female ascent of Zenith, Halfdome, Yosemite National Park

Humans

Triumphant images of women who climbed to new heights

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Encounter Within One Second ? Zhang Yanguang This image captures the International Space Station (ISS) transiting across the solar disc. The solar background was captured separately with double-stacked etalon[an optical filter that isolates specific wavelengths, used to observe solar details], and reveals high-contrast chromospheric details. The imaging sequences were strategically combined during post-processing to preserve both the spacecraft?s crisp silhouette and the Sun?s intricate surface features. Taken with a Takahashi Teegul 60 telescope, Coronado SolarMax 60 double stacked, Vixen polaris mount, Player One Astronomy Neptune-M camera, 500 mm f/8.3, 0.3-millisecond exposure Location: Xiamen, Fujian, China, 24 January 2025

Space

Otherworldly space images from a major photography competition

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My Octopus Mother by Kat Zhou

Life

Stunningly intimate octopus image wins aquatic photography prize

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This is a supercell photographed near Arnett, Oklahoma on June 17th. At the moment of the picture, a tornado is ongoing in the center of the image buried in rain, and hail bigger than 55mm (2.17???) is falling and being collected by the hail hunting vehicle. The lightning was prolific because the storm was well over 65,000 feet tall during its peak strength. The lightning was so constant that in 1/8th of a second (the exposure time of this picture), I was able to capture 3 strikes. Most of the lightning was positive, which is stronger than the typical lightning strike which are negative. This can be an indicator of an abundance of hail within the storm, as hail can increase the amount of built up electrical charge within the updraft. Positive strikes typically originate from the top of the storm (anvil) and are characterized by one singular channel without much branching (leftmost strike). Typically striking within the inflow of the storm, they also only strike once instead of strobing with multiple strokes/pulses like negatively charged lightning does. Hope this is enough information about the storm! I can always share more if needed.

Earth

Meet the storm chasers on the hunt for extreme hail

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Salt River Pima and Maricopa Indian Community/Suburb, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, 2011 photo(s) ?EdwardBurtynsky, courtesy Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York

Earth

Dramatic Edward Burtynsky image shows stark desert divide

This shot by the acclaimed photographer, taken from a helicopter, is part of a new exhibition of his work at New York City's International Center of Photography

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Life

Fish rescue wins New Scientist Editors Award at Earth Photo 2025

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Life

Inside Europe's largest jellyfish farm

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Life

Dazzling oak leaf prints merge science and nature

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Life

Italian festival of the snake-catchers revealed in colourful photos

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