Photography

Photography is an artform that gives people the visual experience of places and objects they may otherwise never see. In the simplest sense, photography is the act of capturing a moment of the visual world. It requires a camera, which captures light and focuses it through a lens, and stores the image. From the first simple black and white pinhole cameras, we now have highly sophisticated cameras that allow us to capture underwater images, as well as tiny creatures in exquisite detail.

17 of this year’s most stunning science experiments (so far)

The Swiss National Science Foundation has announced the winners of its Scientific Image Competition, celebrating the hidden beauty in research.
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Top 10 most dangerous cities in the US

From Detroit to Kansas City, take a trip around the cities with the highest crime rates in the United States of America.
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Top 10 biggest statues in the world 2024

The tallest monuments found on planet Earth.
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The top 10 strangest animal eggs you’ll ever see

You might not enjoy this Easter treat...
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Simply the world's best 22 wildlife photos of 2024 (so far)

The best wildlife and natural world images from this year's World Nature Photography Competition.
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A dazzling new side of nature: The 20 best photos of British wildlife 2024

Take a look at this amazing set of images from the latest British Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
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Male mammals aren’t bigger than females after all - new study

New research reveals that, for most mammal species, males and females are evenly sized.
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These 10 psychedelic animal scans will change how you see wildlife forever

A major collaborative project has created 3D reconstructions of museum specimens previously hidden away.
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Top 10 biggest earthquakes ever recorded

Earthquakes are one of the most deadly natural disasters. Here are the worst humans have witnessed so far.
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Moments of pure eureka: 10 best photos of recent medical breakthroughs

Check out the latest winners from Great Ormond Street Hospital's latest photography competition, detailing stunning breakthroughs in science.
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Top 10 largest rainforests in the world 2024

Rainforests are often referred to as the 'Lungs of the world'. But which is the biggest?
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The longest living animals on Earth 2024

From mole rats to Greenland sharks, here are the creatures with unusually large lifespans.
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14 very very small Close Up Photographer of the Year winners that deserve a huge applause

Includes teeny ants firing a lot of acid, a jumping stick, and an eel heart.
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The most inspiring shots from around the world, featuring flying rhinos, birthing stars, and volcanoes on the brink.
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Interstellar Eye of Sauron: The 10 best James Webb Space Telescope discoveries of 2023

Featuring glowing planetary rings, space crabs and a question mark buried in the cosmos.
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A strong person can lift about 1.5 times their own body weight. How does that compare to the strongest animals out there?
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Featuring a very sleepy polar bear, arguing penguins, and the rarest species of wild dog in the world.
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A jaw-dropping vision of the future: The 11 best Environmental Photographer 2023 winners

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Try not to laugh at these 10 best Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023 winners

"I come from a land down under!"
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