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January 1, 2023

30 Best Photography Competitions To Elevate Your Craft

Whether you are a professional photographer looking to gain more exposure or an amateur who wants to know how your work stacks up against your peers, photography competitions are a fantastic way to stretch yourself and grow your craft. From free photo contests to paid photography awards, it's possible to invest as little—or as much—as you'd like. And sometimes, the rewards can be life-changing.

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Environment

January 1, 2023

This Japanese Train Ditched Conventional Fuel and Now Runs on Leftover Ramen Broth

The Amaterasu Railway is a tiny sightseeing train that takes visitors on a 30-minute ride and showcases some beautiful landmarks...

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Environment

January 1, 2023

Enlightening Video Explains How Rain Water Can Be Naturally Filtered in the Arabian Desert

Throughout the history of humankind, people have had to make do with their resources as a means of survival.

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Inspiring

December 31, 2022

Meet Fray Tormenta, the Mexican Priest Who Inspired the Movie ‘Nacho Libre’

When called to help the vulnerable, the bravest will put themselves in danger if needed. The story of a devoted priest who became a wrestler to support the orphans under his care made its way to the silver screen in 2006 with the movie Nacho Libre starring Jack Black.

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Environment

December 31, 2022

Researchers Design Colorful Windows That Effectively Harvest Ambient Light

Solar energy is the future.

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Environment

December 31, 2022

Seaweed Farming Offers a Solution To Fighting the Climate Crisis and World Hunger

Seaweed is not just for sushi.

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Science

December 30, 2022

Want To Turn up the Dance Floor? Science Says Turn up the Bass

Have you ever wondered what makes us dance? A team of scientists from LIVElab at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, dove into what musical elements signal to our brains that it’s time to get our groove on. They found that low-frequency tones, otherwise known as bass, could be the key.

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Architecture

December 30, 2022

Lush Roof at Japan’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Is Inspired by the Legend of the “Flying Plum Tree”

For the first time in over 120 years, the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Japan is being renovated.

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Hotels

December 30, 2022

42,000 Bamboo Shoots Form Impressive Welcome Center at Vietnamese Resort

Using 42,000 bamboo shoots, Vo Trong Nghia Architects has created an impressive welcome center for the Grand World Phu Quoc.

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Astrophotography

December 30, 2022

Electrifying Astrophotography Captures Gorgeous Night Sky Over the Middle East

The night sky is an endless wonder and has long inspired photographers to capture its swirling beauty. For the past four years, Basel-based photographer Benjamin Barakat has been snapping gorgeous pictures of the night sky among stunning backdrops. Vibrant purples and electric oranges bring the Earth’s otherwise sleepy landscape to life. And now, he’s sharing his passion for this subject with others by showing them how to shoot their own astrophotography.

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