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Nature Photography Contest Reveals 2025's Stunning Winners
Planet WinsMar 29

Nature Photography Contest Reveals 2025's Stunning Winners

The Nature Photography Contest has unveiled its breathtaking 2025 winners, featuring everything from playful wildlife moments to urgent environmental messages. Thomas Vijayan's powerful image of an orangutan pleading for its vanishing forest home took the top prize.

New Atlas2 min read
Nebraska Artist Brings Nature Photography to Hospital Walls
Acts of KindnessApr 21

Nebraska Artist Brings Nature Photography to Hospital Walls

A Nebraska photographer is transforming hospital hallways into galleries of natural beauty, offering patients and families moments of peace during difficult times. Chuck Starr's wildlife and nature photography now fills CHI Health Good Samaritan's Walkway Gallery through July.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Nature Photo Contest Seeks Scientists' Best Work Moments
InnovationApr 27

Nature Photo Contest Seeks Scientists' Best Work Moments

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.

Nature News2 min read
Scientists Win Photography Contest With Stunning Nature Images
Planet WinsJun 11

Scientists Win Photography Contest With Stunning Nature Images

Scientists around the world are capturing breathtaking images while doing groundbreaking conservation and research work. This year's winning photos from Nature's Scientist at Work contest showcase everything from extinct birds learning to migrate again to technicolor algae blooms from the sky.

NPR Science2 min read
Scientists Win Awards for Stunning Nature Photos
Planet WinsJun 12

Scientists Win Awards for Stunning Nature Photos

A photo contest celebrating scientific research has revealed breathtaking images of conservation efforts and natural wonders, from extinct birds learning to migrate to technicolor algae blooms. The winning photos prove that saving our planet can be as beautiful as it is important.

Google News - Science2 min read
Pandemic Walks Sparked Photographer's Stunning Nature Book
Planet WinsMay 16

Pandemic Walks Sparked Photographer's Stunning Nature Book

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.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Photo Contest Celebrates Nature's Surprising Interactions
Planet WinsJan 22

Photo Contest Celebrates Nature's Surprising Interactions

A brave photographer captured the winning shot of blood-sucking flies landing on a crocodile's head in Panama. The British Ecological Society's annual photography competition showcases stunning moments of animals, plants, and scientists working together in nature.

New Scientist2 min read
Emerson's "Nature" Essay Sparked a Movement 190 Years Ago
VideosSep 9

Emerson's "Nature" Essay Sparked a Movement 190 Years Ago

Ralph Waldo Emerson published his groundbreaking essay "Nature" 190 years ago today, arguing that true peace comes from connecting with the natural world. His words inspired generations of writers and thinkers to seek meaning beyond society's distractions.

Good News Network2 min read
Nature's Art: Clouds Spiral Behind South Korea's Jeju Island
Planet WinsFeb 24

Nature's Art: Clouds Spiral Behind South Korea's Jeju Island

NASA satellites captured a stunning natural phenomenon where winds created perfect spiraling clouds behind a volcanic island. The cosmic dance happens only when conditions are just right.

NASA2 min read
Rugby Photos Inspire Graduate's Career in Sports Photography
SportsJun 13

Rugby Photos Inspire Graduate's Career in Sports Photography

A young photographer joined her local women's rugby team after watching the Red Roses compete, turning her newfound passion into a career-launching documentary project. Her work now captures the sisterhood and resilience of grassroots women's rugby while she pursues professional sports photography.

Google: rugby world cup2 min read
Monarch Butterflies: Nature's 3,000-Mile Health Checkup
Planet WinsApr 21

Monarch Butterflies: Nature's 3,000-Mile Health Checkup

Millions of monarch butterflies journey thousands of miles each year, creating one of nature's most stunning spectacles while telling us vital information about our planet's health. Photographer Jaime Rojo shares how protecting these tiny travelers can create ripple effects across entire ecosystems.

TED2 min read
Gift in Will Doubles Staffordshire Nature Reserve
Planet Wins6h ago

Gift in Will Doubles Staffordshire Nature Reserve

A generous bequest from a nature lover will double the size of a wildlife reserve in Staffordshire, creating new trails and protecting habitats for generations. The donation shows how planning ahead can leave a lasting mark on the natural world.

BBC Science2 min read
Spain's Wildlife Webcams Bring Nature to Your Screen
Planet WinsMay 25

Spain's Wildlife Webcams Bring Nature to Your Screen

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.

Euronews2 min read
Natural Hydrogen Could Power the World for 200 Years
InnovationFeb 27

Natural Hydrogen Could Power the World for 200 Years

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.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Coventry Nature Park Gets Boardwalk and Wildlife Habitats
Planet WinsSep 8

Coventry Nature Park Gets Boardwalk and Wildlife Habitats

A beloved nature reserve in Coventry is getting a major upgrade to help both wildlife and visitors thrive. New boardwalks, wetland habitats, and improved access will make it easier for families to connect with nature right in their city.

BBC Science2 min read
North Carolina Zoo Is World's Largest Natural Habitat
Planet WinsMay 20

North Carolina Zoo Is World's Largest Natural Habitat

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Kolkata's Wetlands Save City From Floods Naturally
Planet WinsJul 8

Kolkata's Wetlands Save City From Floods Naturally

While Mumbai floods paralyzed the city this week, Kolkata stays protected by 12,500 hectares of wetlands that absorb rainwater, treat sewage, and support thousands of livelihoods. This natural "sponge" proves nature can outperform concrete in the climate crisis.

The Better India3 min read
Nature-Copying Climate Solutions Gain Global Momentum
SolutionsMay 22

Nature-Copying Climate Solutions Gain Global Momentum

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.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Python Study Reveals Natural Weight Loss Molecule
Health & WellnessMar 22

Python Study Reveals Natural Weight Loss Molecule

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.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
Gardener's 3-Fungi Mix Stops Garden Pests Naturally
SolutionsAug 12

Gardener's 3-Fungi Mix Stops Garden Pests Naturally

An Ananthapur gardener shares a simple three-ingredient natural spray that controls whiteflies, aphids, and thrips without harsh chemicals. The bio-pesticide mix uses beneficial fungi already found in nature.

The Better India2 min read

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