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Nikon Small World Photomicrography shows how art and science intersect.

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From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives have tales of their own to tell.

The Vilnius Christmas tree was named the most beautiful in Europe.

German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun.

Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates 'forgotten giant' sculptures in the wilderness.

These sweet, inspiring and silly commercials are Super Bowl stars.

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, nature and more for Sony World Photography Awards.

A contest to reveal the truth behind the mysterious inscription on a boulder in France produces two winners.

The ancient weapon, likely owned by a Roman Centurion, was discovered in Germany by a 19-year-old intern.

Libraries are closed, but you don't have to leave the house to benefit from reading a free book during the pandemic.

During coronavirus, many are looking to Anne Frank's diary to learn from her messages of resilience and hope.

Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís take inspiration from architecture and design and create colorful, geometric photos.

Swarms of jellyfish are clogging water intakes at power plants around the world, and a new study explains why jellyfish populations are on the rise.

Hundreds of street artists from 30 countries descend on Bristol, England, to showcase their talents at Upfest 2017, an annual urban paint festival.

National Geographic's Travel Photographer of the Year contest winners show the power of nature, the beauty of cities and the strength of humanity.

From virgin lands that scientists want to study without human interference to super-secret military bases, you'll never go to any of these amazing places.

Monster-like creatures live thousands of feet below the surface, and they've adapted to hostile environments by taking on cool — and scary — physical traits.

"The Living Forest" by photographer Robert Llewellyn and scientist Joan Maloof drops you into a forest and encourages you to really notice its life.

If you watched the Great American Eclipse of 2017, here's how you can tell if you hurt your eyesight in the process.

If a bat makes its way into your home accidentally, you can get it out yourself. Don't panic, grab some supplies and help it find an exit.

Humans are social eaters, but we're not the only animal in that category. Here are other creatures who would rather eat with a group instead of alone.

Access to clean, safe drinking water during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods is critical to health and survival. Here's how to ensure your supply.

As Florida and the Southeast U.S. brace for Hurricane Irma's arrival as a Category 4 storm, several islands in the Caribbean are coping with the aftermath.

Brizi is a cushioned air filter and fan designed to clean the air around your baby's face and protect them from air pollution.

The truth is that crop circles are more art than alien. Still, it's fun to suspend your disbelief, if just for a second.

In the 1930s, the National Park Service created master plans for each U.S. national park that showed and explained the vision for development of each park.

The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

The Global Wildlife Conservation held their first #WildlifePhotoFail contest, where bloopers and blunders aren't just celebrated, they're rewarded.

The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class.

The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department.

New research shows that viral infections can evolve to affect men worse than women because the viruses consider women to be more valuable hosts.

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.

Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite them with surviving veterans or their relatives.

Elkmont Historic District in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was once a destination for wealthy vacationers. Now, its cottages stand in eerie disrepair.

From Saturn shining all month to Neptune at its brightest point all year, Mother Nature is bringing her own celestial fireworks to the party in the July sky.

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year.

Under Vet Friends Foundation, military veterans adopt senior dogs looking for homes, creating beautiful new relationships.

Puppies are born blind and mostly deaf, so they rely on you to meet all of their needs. From feeding to warmth, here's how to care for a newborn puppy.

Researchers have a new way of figuring out your dog's age in people years, and it doesn't involve multiplying by 7.

Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art.

If your favorite sport involves dog competitors, you are in for a treat on Thanksgiving Day when perfectly coiffed pooches representing 187 breeds and varieties

Find out which holiday theme was used by Jackie Kennedy, Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton.

Research shows that reading to dogs helps struggling kids learn to read.

The holiday isn't complete until you've seen The Old Man open his frageelay leg lamp. We double dog dare ya to resist these famed A Christmas Story quotes.

Max and Neo sends donation boxes to thousands of rescue groups every year.

Race through that pile of holiday gifts with this speedy wrapping method.

From amazing puppy rescues to grumpy feral cats, the decade was filled with wonderful pet stories that will warm your heart.

A cat rescued in North Carolina went viral because of her resemblance to Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian,' but there has been a strange turn of events.