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MTG-I2 Captures 45 Hours of Europe’s Weather at 2.5-Minute Intervals
The ESA's MTG-I2 weather satellite has released first images, a 45-hour animation over Europe, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic at 2.5-minute intervals.
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Blue Fills the Sky and Deep Sea, Yet Few Living Things Make It
Blue fills the sky and deep sea, yet few living things make it. This page follows that contrast from the open sky down to the deep ocean floor.
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Christmas Cactus Sets Its Buds by Night Length, Not by the Calendar
Christmas cactus night length controls when its buds form, not the calendar. Here's how the Brazilian cloud-forest cactus really blooms and why it matters.
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120-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed in Thai National Park
Explore 120-million-year-old dinosaur footprints unearthed at Phu Phra Bat National Park in Thailand. Discover ancient theropod tracks and preservation efforts.
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Misleading Satellite Image Leads to Tree Discovery Instead of Amelia Earhart’s Plane
Taraia object discovery on Nikumaroro island led to a tree instead of Amelia Earhart's plane, altering research directions unexpectedly.
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Awe-Inspiring Wildlife Captured: From Namibia’s Elephants to Thailand’s Urban Lizards
Discover awe-inspiring wildlife images as Photographer of the Year showcases stunning captures from Namibia's elephants to Thailand's urban lizards.
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Emotional Elephant Image by Federico Veronesi Wins 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Federico Veronesi captures the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year with his emotional elephant image, telling a poignant wildlife story.
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Sailboats and Icebergs: Capturing the Epic Frozen Landscapes of the Arctic
Discover frozen Arctic landscapes with icy sailboats and icebergs through Erica Connolly's photography. Capturing the Arctic's mesmerizing beauty.
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Giant Waterlily Species Uncovered in Colombia After Viral Instagram Selfie
Uncover the story of Victoria colombiana, a new giant waterlily species discovered in Colombia via a viral Instagram selfie.
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Curiosity Rover Captures Breathtaking Panorama of Mars’ Unique Yardang Layer in Gale Crater
Explore the Mars yardang panorama captured by the Curiosity Rover, revealing unique wind-carved formations in Gale Crater.
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Discovering Beauty in Carnivorous Plants Through a Vintage Lens
Explore the art of carnivorous plants photography using vintage lenses with Florent Chouffot. Discover how he captures their unique beauty.
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Artemis II Crew’s Extraordinary Moon Observations: Documenting Impact Flashes During Eclipse
Artemis II moon observations reveal rare impact flashes during an eclipse. Discover how the crew documented these extraordinary lunar events.
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European Satellite Captures Typhoon Surigae’s Vivid Turbulence with Striking Blues and Oranges
Explore the stunning satellite image Typhoon Surigae with striking blues and oranges, captured by the European Space Agency.
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Researchers Unveil 57 New Marine Species in Rapid South Atlantic Expedition
Explore the discovery of 57 new marine species from a rapid South Atlantic expedition, showcasing unique underwater biodiversity.
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Gemini North Telescope Reveals Stunning Detail of 845-Year-Old Supernova Remnant Pa 30
Explore the Gemini North Pa 30 telescope's capture of the 845-year-old supernova remnant, revealing detailed cosmic insights and historical data.
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ESA Satellites Reveal Venice and Bolivia’s Laguna Colorada in Stunning Aerial Contrasts
ESA satellite images reveal stunning contrasts between Venice and Bolivia's Laguna Colorada, showcasing different wavelengths of light.
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“2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards: Hilarious Caiman and 10,000 Entries from 112 Nations”
Explore the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, with over 10,000 entries from 112 nations and hilarious highlights like an Elvis-styled caiman.
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Inside “Africa: Earth’s Wild Home”—Capturing World-First Wildlife Moments Across 33 Countries
Explore the National Geographic wildlife series, a journey through Africa: Earth's Wild Home, capturing wildlife across 33 countries.
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Christmas Cactus Sets Its Buds by Night Length, Not by the Calendar
Christmas cactus night length controls when its buds form, not the calendar. Here's how the Brazilian cloud-forest cactus really blooms and why it matters.
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120-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed in Thai National Park
Explore 120-million-year-old dinosaur footprints unearthed at Phu Phra Bat National Park in Thailand. Discover ancient theropod tracks and preservation efforts.
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Taraia object discovery on Nikumaroro island led to a tree instead of Amelia Earhart's plane, altering research directions unexpectedly.
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Awe-Inspiring Wildlife Captured: From Namibia’s Elephants to Thailand’s Urban Lizards
Discover awe-inspiring wildlife images as Photographer of the Year showcases stunning captures from Namibia's elephants to Thailand's urban lizards.
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Emotional Elephant Image by Federico Veronesi Wins 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Federico Veronesi captures the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year with his emotional elephant image, telling a poignant wildlife story.
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Sailboats and Icebergs: Capturing the Epic Frozen Landscapes of the Arctic
Discover frozen Arctic landscapes with icy sailboats and icebergs through Erica Connolly's photography. Capturing the Arctic's mesmerizing beauty.
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Curiosity Rover Captures Breathtaking Panorama of Mars’ Unique Yardang Layer in Gale Crater
Explore the Mars yardang panorama captured by the Curiosity Rover, revealing unique wind-carved formations in Gale Crater.
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European Satellite Captures Typhoon Surigae’s Vivid Turbulence with Striking Blues and Oranges
Explore the stunning satellite image Typhoon Surigae with striking blues and oranges, captured by the European Space Agency.