Best of Photo of the Day
Every day we feature an image chosen from thousands submitted to our photo community, Your Shot. Here are favorites from each month.
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Animals
- What can we learn from watching 100,000 animals—from space?What can we learn from watching 100,000 animals—from space?
- Orangutan adopts little sister after their mother's deathOrangutan adopts little sister after their mother's death
Environment
- Sharks are thriving in some marine parks—but not others. Why?Sharks are thriving in some marine parks—but not others. Why?
- Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?
- Why hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerousWhy hurricane flooding is about to get more dangerous
- In 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet EarthIn 100 seconds, see the impact of humans on planet Earth
- Farmers in Brazil are restoring biodiversity to grow resilient crops
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Farmers in Brazil are restoring biodiversity to grow resilient crops - Why hurricanes are getting more powerful—more quicklyWhy hurricanes are getting more powerful—more quickly
- Inside the fight to protect Canada’s most iconic baysInside the fight to protect Canada’s most iconic bays
History & Culture
- Did the ancient Romans really abandon people with disabilities?Did the ancient Romans really abandon people with disabilities?
- What we know now about how ancient archers made their bowsWhat we know now about how ancient archers made their bows
- Why ancient Egyptians needed the flooding of the NileWhy ancient Egyptians needed the flooding of the Nile
- Why this ancient Minoan ruin on Crete is caught in controversyWhy this ancient Minoan ruin on Crete is caught in controversy
Science
- Some people are always late. Science can explain why.Some people are always late. Science can explain why.
- What 60 decomposing lizards can tell us about dinosaur deathWhat 60 decomposing lizards can tell us about dinosaur death
Travel
- Five ways to discover Samburu, Kenya's wild north
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Five ways to discover Samburu, Kenya's wild north