Beachcombing is a fun activity to do while you’re walking along the shore. You can find some real treasures that way, one of which is sea glass. This special type of frosted, polished glass is an unintended collaboration between humans and the ocean.
Nature can be its own artist, and photographers are the ones who help chronicle these amazing creations before they disappear.
On Saturday, the eruption of a massive underwater volcano in the South Pacific caused a wave of tsunami warnings around...
Carnivorous plants have captured the imagination of many thanks to depictions in popular culture. But you might not know much about them beyond what's seen in Little Shop of Horrors. French video artist Thomas Blanchard is shedding some light on this unique type of plant through timelapse macro photography. His latest project titled The Green Reapers features carnivorous plants in action and the lifecycle of butterflies, all captured in incredible microscopic detail.
The mysteries of the deep sea never cease to amaze, and the biodiversity of its marine life is each time...
Ginkgo trees are lauded for their unique yellow leaves that have a graceful fan-like shape.
From cherry blossom festivals (hanami) to “firefly season” (hime-hotaru), Japan is home to many breathtaking natural phenomena. And just when we thought the country couldn’t be any more magical, there's another attraction that looks like something from another world. Overlooking the Sakurajima volcano in a corner of Kinko Bay in Kagoshima city, the Yojirougahama waterway is a gathering place for hundreds of luminescent jellyfish.
In a new short film by Wired, director Louie Schwartzberg gives a behind-the-scenes look into the painstaking 15-year filming process...
Photographer Paolo Pettigiani is known for his infrared images, but in his new series of photos, he didn't need any...
Every year, thousands of tourists flock to U.S. National Parks to enjoy the scenic sites and diverse wildlife. And while these crowded seasons can raise awareness about the environment and encourage conservation efforts, the high flux of people often comes at a cost to the lives of animals—especially on busy roads.
Located in Skamania County, Washington, Mount St.
Japanese rock gardens—or Zen gardens—are one of the most recognizable aspects of Japanese culture.
