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A unique fjord in Chilean Patagonia gives scientists a chance to unlock the reproductive secrets of cold-water corals that typically live thousands of meters below the ocean’s surface.
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As ubiquitous as flight may be in the natural world, it turns out not all flying creatures approach the feat in quite the same way.
The Big Picture 2024
From the beautiful to the bizarre and breathtaking, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
The Big Picture 2023
From the beautiful to the bizarre and breathtaking, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
The Big Picture 2022
From the beautiful to the bizarre, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
Bringing out the Dead
By sinking a wide array of carcasses into the deep ocean and studying what turns up when they fall, scientists are learning about some of the world’s most exotic scavengers and the roles they play in the darkness.
Signs of the Times
Despite their perceived abundance, the periodical cicadas that emerged across the eastern United States this summer point to a growing set of threats facing both the insects themselves and the ecosystems they help support.
Discovering the Devil in the Desert
Experts have identified an intriguing new plant species in Texas.
The Three-Way Race to Exploit Deep-Sea Life
The genetic bounty of the deep sea is being patented by a handful of multinationals.
The Secret Sex Lives of Deep, Dark Corals
A unique fjord in Chilean Patagonia gives scientists a chance to unlock the reproductive secrets of cold-water corals that typically live thousands of meters below the ocean’s surface.
Lens of Time: Tiny Fliers
As ubiquitous as flight may be in the natural world, it turns out not all flying creatures approach the feat in quite the same way.
The Big Picture 2024
From the beautiful to the bizarre and breathtaking, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
The Big Picture 2023
From the beautiful to the bizarre and breathtaking, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
The Big Picture 2022
From the beautiful to the bizarre, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
Bringing out the Dead
By sinking a wide array of carcasses into the deep ocean and studying what turns up when they fall, scientists are learning about some of the world’s most exotic scavengers and the roles they play in the darkness.
Signs of the Times
Despite their perceived abundance, the periodical cicadas that emerged across the eastern United States this summer point to a growing set of threats facing both the insects themselves and the ecosystems they help support.