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Crocodiles Know a Thing or Two About Solar

This crocs' bony armored plates absorb sunlight to regulate body temperature

March 13, 2026

In this story: animals, marine ecosystems, solar

Close-up of an American saltwater crocodile's snout in the water with mangroves behind it in Gardens of the Queen, Cuba.

“Chasing Time” Chronicles James Balog’s Campaign to Document Glacier Loss

The sequel to Chasing Ice captures the closing chapter of the Extreme Ice Survey

December 24, 2025

In this story: climate change

A dark sky and mist appear above the mountain and ice of Svínafellsjökull glacier in Iceland.

Eyes Without a Face

These marine mollusks know how to play peekaboo

October 20, 2025

In this story: oceans, photography, Joy, Animal Pics

Close-up of a conch's two orange, black, and white eyes poking out of a shell.

Behold the Luna Moth

This insect is so cool, it was featured on a postage stamp

By Chloe Martinez July 10, 2025

In this story: insects, Wonder

Close-up of a luna moth on a hand. Its face and antennae face the camera.

How to Take a Nap Like a Baby Macaque

This is what creature comfort looks like

May 20, 2025

In this story: animals, photography, Animal Pics

A sleeping baby reddish-orange toque macaque is cradled against its mother. Its right hand is draping down.

Are You Sure Penguins Are Flightless?

Watch this penguin catch air

January 1, 2025

In this story: animals, wildlife, photography, Joy, Animal Pics

An emperor penguin in Atka Bay in Antarctica is mid-"flight" with a tunnel of water trailing it before it lands on a chunk of ice where other penguins have gathered.

A Bird's-Eye View of Dual Use

Jamey Stillings's photo gives us a big-picture look at wind energy

October 29, 2024

In this story: wind, clean energy, photography

Aerial photo of a white wind turbine over a red dirt area, with a yellow crane attached and some cars scattered underneath

Totality Photobombed

A photographer got a once-in-a-lifetime shot during the spring solar eclipse

June 3, 2024

In this story: birds, photography

Black-and-white image of the 2024 solar eclipse with the silhouette of a frigate bird flying in front of the sun

The Chicory Flower Contains Multitudes

Up close, one bloom becomes a whole bouquet

June 1, 2024

In this story: wildflowers

Close-up of blue chicory with curly styles dappled with white sticky balls of pollen

Talon Show

An owl swoops in for a meal

January 3, 2024

In this story: photography, birds

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