Nature

August 20, 2025

Discover Why Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ Runs Red

Antarctica is filled with incredible landscapes and natural beauty, but one area looks like a scene from a horror film—if you don’t know what you’re looking at. In East Antarctica, at the end of the Taylor Glacier, a gush of red liquid pours into Lake Bonney. Known as Blood Falls, it stumped scientists for over a century.

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June 22, 2025

Magnolias Are So Old That They’re Pollinated by Beetles

Many people begin to notice the arrival of spring with the large, beautiful blooms of the magnolia flower. Magnolia trees can be found in many parts of the world, and their beautiful forms have symbolic, medicinal, and visual meaning across cultures—and have for centuries. If you’re ever near a magnolia tree, though, look closely: you’ll notice that beetles, instead of bees, will be moving amongst the flowers. So, why beetles over bees?

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May 14, 2025

Watch Sir David Attenborough’s 99 Most Iconic Moments in a 6-Hour Birthday Tribute Video

Sir David Attenborough celebrated his 99th birthday on May 8, 2025, and to honor the occasion, BBC Earth released a six-hour video compilation showcasing the legendary broadcaster, biologist, and natural historian’s 99 most iconic moments. From nail-biting hunts to touching moments between animals in the wild, the archival footage is a powerful tribute to Attenborough’s extraordinary work spanning over seven decades. The captivating collection showcases Attenborough’s unmistakable ability to blend emotion and education in storytelling.

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April 29, 2025

Adventurous Bird Crashing Into a Waterfall Wins Nature Photography Contest

Photographer Konrad Wothe spent 20 years waiting for a photographic opportunity that paid off in a big way when he was named GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025. Wothe's fascinating photo of a small bird flying through a waterfall earned him the title, beating out over 8,000 images entered into this contest for members of the German Society for Nature Photography.

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