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Scientists worldwide can now capture their research in action for a chance to win £500 and see their work featured in Nature magazine. The amateur photography competition celebrates the real, behind-the-scenes moments that make science happen.
When a mentor challenged Bittu Sahgal to stop talking and start doing something for India's wildlife, he launched Sanctuary Asia magazine in 1981. Four decades later, it's still the country's leading voice for conservation, never missing a single issue.
Millions of people across Spain are tuning into live webcams to watch Iberian lynx, peregrine falcons, and storks in their natural habitats. What started as a scientific tool has become a beloved form of digital leisure, connecting people with nature without leaving home.
Scientists have discovered massive reserves of naturally occurring hydrogen deep underground that could meet global energy needs for two centuries without producing carbon emissions. Unlike manufactured hydrogen, this "white gold" energy source forms naturally through geological processes and costs nothing to make.
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro just earned the title of world's largest natural habitat zoo, giving 1,700 animals room to roam across sprawling, nature-inspired exhibits. Visitors can meet over 250 species living in spaces that mirror their wild homes.
Scientists worldwide are turning to biomimicry, copying nature's billion-year-old designs to fight climate change with solutions that work with ecosystems instead of against them. From termite-inspired buildings to river systems that heal themselves, these nature-based approaches are proving both effective and sustainable.
Scientists studying how pythons survive on one massive meal per year discovered a natural molecule that helped obese mice lose 9% of their body weight. The finding could one day lead to new obesity treatments inspired by nature's most extreme eaters.
A groundbreaking study of 38,000 people across 75 countries reveals that feeling emotionally bonded with nature consistently improves well-being, regardless of wealth or culture. The research shows this connection works everywhere from Nigeria to Japan.
Musical ecologist Louis VI says humans are hardwired to understand nature's sounds, but modern life has drowned them out. In a new TED talk, he performs an original song synced with actual bird calls to help us hear the "ancient evolutionary wiring" we've forgotten.
A groundbreaking study of 38,000 people across 75 countries found that feeling emotionally connected to nature consistently improves mental health and life satisfaction. The benefits hold true worldwide, regardless of wealth, culture, or environment.
Meanjin, Australia's second-oldest literary journal, has been saved by Queensland University of Technology just months after financial pressures forced its shutdown. The beloved magazine that launched writers like Helen Garner and Patrick White returns to its birthplace after 85 years.
A photographer's nightly beach walks during COVID lockdown completely transformed his 40-year career, revealing hidden patterns in nature that now fill a new book designed to inspire anyone to protect our planet.
A new smart bird feeder with AI technology is helping people reconnect with nature from their own homes. The device identifies over 10,000 bird species and sends alerts when feathered visitors stop by for a snack.
Scientists in Peru discovered five spider cousins glowing like tiny neon signs in the rainforest, each species showing off its own unique pattern. The glowing backs might be nature's way of helping these creatures find the right mate in the dark.
A groundbreaking 1976 paper proved that the messy, unpredictable patterns in nature follow beautifully simple mathematical rules. Half a century later, Robert May's chaos theory work continues inspiring everything from literature to financial systems.
This May Day weekend, Bengaluru residents are ditching packed itineraries for something simpler: slow mornings in city parks, quiet lake visits, and walks without destinations. The movement shows how reconnecting with nature doesn't require leaving town.
The United Nations is developing a new tool that scores countries on how well they live alongside nature—not just how much they destroy it. Instead of ranking failure, the index celebrates progress with no upper limit.
Communities across Africa are restoring forests, wetlands, and mangroves to combat climate change while creating jobs and protecting livelihoods. Nature-based solutions could provide up to 40% of the climate action needed by 2030.
The Guardian is inviting children ages 8 to 14 to submit nature writing for publication and payment. The deadline for spring entries is May 4, with four winners published in April and May.
Scientists in Japan discovered that amino acids in common seaweed and algae can help regulate blood pressure, potentially offering a natural alternative to hypertension medications. The same compounds also show promise for protecting skin from aging.
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