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September 7, 2023

Remarkable Winners of the 2023 Creative Photo Awards

An eye-catching tribute to global beauty was awarded the top prize at the 2023 Creative Photo Awards, which is organized by the Siena Awards. Aesthetics from Africa is a portrait of African-American model and influencer Sonia Barbie Tucker. Taken by Chinese photographer Frank Zhang, the stunning image won out over work submitted by photographers from 133 countries. In addition to Zhang, nine category winners were named.

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Astronomy

September 7, 2023

Incredible Footage Captures the Moment a Comet Collides With Jupiter

Although Earth's neighboring planets are millions of miles away, we are still able to catch a glimpse of them from...

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Astronomy

September 7, 2023

Upcoming “Ring of Fire” Annular Solar Eclipse Will Be Broadcast by NASA

Solar eclipses are epic, sometimes once-in-a-lifetime astronomical events.

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Archeology

September 7, 2023

2,000-Year-Old Ruins of Stone Roman Building Found in Switzerland

When in Rome, one might expect to find fabulous ruins. When in Switzerland, too, it turns out. A rare and exciting Roman archeological site has been discovered and excavated near Cham, in the Swiss canton of Zug. Dating back 2,000 years, the stone walls stood in the shadow of the Swiss Alps as Julius Caesar reigned.

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Photo Contest

September 7, 2023

Peregrine Falcon Fiercely Defending Her Nest Wins Bird Photography Competition

A striking photo of a female peregrine falcon fiercely defending her young was the top winner of the 2023 Bird...

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Quiz

September 7, 2023

Which American City Is Your Vibe? [Quiz]

There are a lot of incredible American cities, and each one has its own unique personality.

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Cats

September 6, 2023

Adorable Time-Lapse Shows How Much a Kitten Grows up in Its First Months of Life

Aided by his camera, self-described “catographer” Nils Jacobi has made a career out of capturing the playful side of cats. We've been marveled by his work before, as it masterfully brings out the true side of these seemingly unfazed pets. Recently, he started working on a different project—one that sweetly documents the first months of life of a kitten.

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Birds

September 6, 2023

Watch Two Scientists React to Getting the First Ever Footage of an Extremely Rare Bird

Off the top of your head, you can probably name dozens or even hundreds of animals.

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Endangered Animals

September 6, 2023

Yellowstone Wolf Parents Are Seen Bringing Teething “Toys” to Their Pups

Parenting is hard—teething babies, never a moment alone, always hungry pups… These are the human-like struggles faced by gray wolf...

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Painting

September 6, 2023

Thrift Store Painting Bought for $4 Turns Out to Be an N.C. Wyeth Painting Worth $250K

It's fairly common to find unusual and rather old objects at a thrift store, but sometimes thrifters strike gold. Some savvy or simply lucky thrift store shoppers have discovered items that are worth far more than they initially thought. This is exactly what happened to an anonymous woman in Manchester, New Hampshire, recently.

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