Animals
June 11, 2026

Filmmaker Documents Killer Whales “Spyhopping” To Have a Look at Him and His Crew on a Boat

Killer whales are among the most curious and clever animals on the planet. This has led them to develop some unique behaviors to better understand the world around them, or keep an eye on potential prey. New Zealand-based filmmaker Richard Sidey experienced one such action from up close… maybe too close. During his adventures in Antarctica, he has seen orcas “spyhopping” on him, which looks either funny or intimidating, depending on who you ask.

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Portrait Photography
June 10, 2026

Split Portraits Explore Human Genetics and How Closely Family Members Resemble One Another

Do people ever tell you that you look just like one of your parents? Or maybe you look almost identical to your sibling. Through his ongoing Genetic Portraits series (which began in 2008), Quebec-based designer and photographer Ulric Collette explores how members of the same family resemble each other, how they’re different, and the role genetics plays in a person’s physical appearance. Collette’s images aren’t your ordinary family portraits.

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Astrophotography
June 10, 2026

Photographer Captures Supernatural-Looking Red Sprite That Lit up the Tibetan Night Sky

Photographer Dong Shuchang has been lucky and persistent enough to capture red sprites over the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas multiple times. This weather phenomenon is pretty elusive, typically spanning an altitude range of 25 to 50 miles and lasting for just a few milliseconds. So when he shared on Instagram that he had captured “the most stunning red sprite I’ve ever observed,” the world quickly paid attention.

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Architecture
June 9, 2026

The Final Tower of Gaudí’s Sagrada Família To Be Inaugurated and Blessed by Pope Leo XIV

A few months ago, Barcelona’s Sagrada Família reached its full height with the completion of the tower of Jesus Christ, the tallest part of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece. Now, Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate and bless the structure during an upcoming visit to Barcelona. The Pope’s visit also coincides with the centenary of Gaudí’s death.

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