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Photos of a rusting Alaskan river win New Scientist Editors Award

Taylor Roades's images of a river in north-west Alaska that has turned orange because of global warming have won the New Scientist Editors Award at the Earth Photo competition

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Taylor Roades: Rust River Earth Photo 2024 Shortlisted Entry 2023 was the hottest year on global record and the Arctic is disproportionately affected by these elevated temperatures. The remote Western Brooks Range of North West Alaska has recorded a 2.4 degree increase in temperature since 2006. Permafrost, the layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year is thawing at an unprecedented rate, exposing the bedrock and all metals that have been frozen within it, to the elements. Tukpahlearick Creek and its tributaries are now flowing bright orange with oxidized iron and sulphuric acid. The change to water quality, and risks associated with metals in the water pose dire threats to ecosystems downstream that rely on these waters, and are symbolic of the far reaching consequences of climate change.

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Spellbinding shots capture the Milky Way in all its glory

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?ROAD TO WINTER PARADISE? ? ANDREA CURZI

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Striking image lets you see inside a deep-sea anglerfish's killer jaws

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Johnson's abyssal seadevil (Melanocetus johnsonii) portrait, cleared and stained by scientists, showing cartilage in blue and bones in red. Clearly visible in this picture are the pharyngeal jaws, which are like small forks that work like a second set of jaws that can pull prey items further into its mouth. The gill arches and gill rakers are also on full display. RV Sonne, Cruise SO285, South Atlantic, Benguela upwelling region off the coast of South Africa and Namibia. Captive..
Powerful shot of elephants eating garbage up for Earth Photo contest

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Powerful shot of elephants eating garbage up for Earth Photo contest

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'Smiling' black bear caught on camera in Pasadena goes viral

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'Smiling' black bear caught on camera in Pasadena goes viral

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Title: Bees from World Museum's Entomology collection - Orchid bee Euglossa sp. (Male) North/South America Caption: Orchid bee Euglossa sp. (Male) North/South America - Bee specimen from World Museum's Entomology collection Credit: ? Pete Carr Photography

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These stunning close-up photos offer a window onto the world of bees

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Journey's End by Diane Tuft Taken from Entropy by Diane Tuft (Monacelli) Great Salt Lake, UTAH, US

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These photos show how a warmer climate is damaging Earth's waters

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The photographer who captured shots of nature daily for over a decade

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The photographer who captured shots of nature daily for over a decade

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Wayne McGregor & Ben Cullen Williams? A Body For Harnasie, 2024. Photo Credit Ravi Deepres & Luke Unsworth

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New Scientist recommends AI-enhanced ballet A Body for Harnasie

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P40XX3 People watching and photographing total solar eclipse, Madras, Oregon

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How to take a stunning photograph of April’s total eclipse

Photographing the eclipse isn't as easy as taking a selfie, but with a bit of preparation anyone can capture a memorable image

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Astonishing photograph of last year's annular solar eclipse in Utah

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Astonishing photograph of last year's annular solar eclipse in Utah

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Rafflesia panchoana on Mt Kemalugong

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Saving the world's largest flowers in the Philippines

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Photographer Name: Jasper Doest Image Name: Untitled Year: 2024 Image Description: Elephants charge through Livingstone?s narrow streets, their towering figures trumpeting into the night. Altered habitats mean they emerge from the national park at dusk to seek food within Livingstone. A nighttime curfew, urging the community to stay indoors, aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Series Name: In the Footsteps of Giants Series Description: The delicate equilibrium between humans and elephants in rural parts of Zambia is being disturbed as both populations vie for limited resources. The expansion of settlements and unsustainable agriculture is encroaching on elephant habitats, jeopardising the well-being of both human livelihoods and the elephant population. The question arises: can humans and elephants coexist? These problems have been escalating in the past decade, and with the expectation of increased droughts due to our warming climate, establishing transfrontier wildlife corridors becomes essential. However, the establishment of these corridors faces challenges posed by settlements, agriculture and infrastructure, which results in daily human-wildlife conflict. As these persistent issues continue it is increasingly evident that the local community plays a vital role in fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and elephants. Developing economically and socially viable models for coexistence within the local community will be crucial for the long-term survival of both elephants and humans. Copyright: ? Jasper Doest, Netherlands, Finalist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

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Stark, haunting images show Kazakhstan's former nuclear testing ground

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Edward Burtynsky showcases the myriad ways humans have impacted our planet

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Edward Burtynsky images showcase both human ingenuity and devastation

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