Photo Contest
October 24, 2022

20 Outstanding Images From the 2022 British Photography Awards Shortlist

The wealth of photographic talent in the UK is on full display thanks to the British Photography Awards. Over 15,000 photographers submitted their photos, which have been narrowed to a shortlist of 379 images. Across the competition's 19 categories, photographers have shown off their incredible technical and artistic skills. Standouts include Jacki Gordon's clever composition, which earned her a place on the Birdlife Shortlist.

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Video
October 24, 2022

Hiker Fends off a Terrifying Bear Attack While Climbing Down a Mountain

A mountain climber was maneuvering down a rocky ridge on Mount Futago in the Saitama Prefecture of Japan, when he had a terrifying encounter. Suddenly, from seemingly out of nowhere, a black bear came and attacked him from behind. The climber fought back; from higher ground, he began screaming, kicking, and using a hammer fist in order to scare the creature and drive it away. It worked, and the bear eventually retreated.

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Archeology
October 22, 2022

Scientific Facial Reconstruction Brings Three Medieval Scots Back to Life

History holds many surprises. Workers repairing a crumbling crypt in Scotland in 1957 learned this lesson the hard way when they stumbled upon three very old stone coffins. This grizzly discovery led to the uncovering of a medieval burial ground at Whithorn, the site of the oldest Christian community in the country. In recent years, a project called Cold Case Withorn has sought to bring the site to life using modern technology.

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My Modern Met

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