Astrophotography
August 10, 2023

Dentist Spends His Weekends in the Alps Creating Incredible Astrophotography

German photographer Nicholas Roemmelt spends his days examining people in the dentist's chair and his weekend in his “second office”—the Alps. For the past 20 years, Roemmelt has spent his evenings in the mountains, letting his creativity run wild. And for his efforts, he's come away with some of the most incredible astrophotography.

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Photo Contest
August 9, 2023

Exceptional Winners of the 2023 Nature inFocus Photography Awards

The 2023 Nature inFocus Photography Awards recently announced its winners during a ceremony held in Bangalore, India. The winners were selected from 24,000 images of wildlife submitted by over 1,500 photographers. In the end, filmmaker and conservationist Srikanth Mannepuri was named Photographer of the Year for a portfolio of images that highlight the threats facing mangrove forests along the coast of India.

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Entertainment
August 9, 2023

Actor Shares Tearful Photo After Only One Person Attended Her Play and Then the Next Show Sells Out

Whether you're a seasoned actor or just starting out, getting up on stage takes a lot of courage. UK-based actress Georgie Grier was set to perform her one-woman play Sunsets at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, but was heartbroken to find just one person in the audience. She shared her story on Twitter, and to her surprise, it resulted in a sold-out show the next day.

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Inspiring
August 8, 2023

Former Opioid Addict Given Last Chance by Judge Returns to Court Years Later as Successful Attorney

While she was a promising young student in medical school, Sarah Gad fell into opioid addiction. Originally prescribed pain medication after a 2012 car accident, Gad found herself reaching for the pill bottle each morning, whether she needed it or not. This spiraled into an addiction that would see her in and out of jail until she was given an opportunity to turn her life around.

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