2022 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year: 15 Images
Capture the Atlas has published its annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year selections, which feature the best photos of the aurora borealis or australis captured from around the world….
Scientists Discover That a Plant in China is Evolving To Hide From Humans
Humans have known the bright green flower of Fritillaria delavayi for the last 2,000 years and harvested it for medicinal purposes. Now, it is turning brown in…
Here’s What Makes Mount Vesuvius One of the Most Dangerous Volcanos in the World
The volcano is surrounded by a densely populated area and Naples, the third largest city in Italy lies less than 20 kilometers (12 miles) away from the…
Rare Dramatic Photo Captures 65-Foot-Tall Lava Dome in Hawaii
Although lava domes are pretty common, symmetrical ones are extremely rare. The chances are you haven’t seen one yet – until now. The Mauna Ulu eruption of…
Amazing Light Pillars in Northern Ontario Are Captured by a Photographer (20 Pics)
A lot of spectacular things happen at night, and luckily there is someone to capture them while we’re sleeping tight in our beds. Photographer Timothy Joseph Elzinga…
The Only Aquatic Gilled Mushroom in the World and the Amazing Story of Its Discovery
A unique mushroom with true gills has been found fruiting underwater in the clear, cold, flowing waters of the upper Rogue River in Oregon. Photo: Robert A. Coffan/OggiScienza…
Rare Wave-Shaped Clouds Captured by Sky-Watcher in Wyoming
A sky-watcher has snapped amazing photos of a rare cloud formation moving across the horizon like ocean waves. Image credit: Rachel Gordon/Facebook Rachel Gordon told BBC News…
This River on the Dutch-Belgian Border Has Been Rewilded, Restoring the Pristine Conditions That Existed 500 Years Ago
Europe’s largest river restoration project to undo 500 years of world-renowned Dutch water management is making profound changes across the entire landscape, bringing benefits to wildlife and…
Sea Angel & Friends: These Real-Life Creatures Look Like a CGI Fantasy
Alexander Semenov is a Russian marine biologist who specializes in invertebrates and often dives in harsh conditions. He is also a professional photographer mostly interested in scientific macrophotography…
This Ancient Japanese Forestry Technique Creates the Perfect Lumber Without Cutting Down Trees
We all know bonsai, but who knew there were bonsai forests too? Image credits: wrathofgnon Upon leaving Kyoto, you can see vast cedar forests planted along the hillsides….