Many scientific publications now are full of detailed images that highlight the delicate elements of plant life, but before photography (particularly macro photography), botanical illustrators and researchers were responsible for recording the interesting forms of flora and wildlife. Ernst Heinrich Haeckel, a German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, and physician, was one of … [Read more...] about This Scientist Used to Illustrate His Microscopic Findings Before Macro Photography
Secret Messages with Real Trees are being planted in NYC Parks thanks to a designer’s ‘Tree Font.’
Artist Katie Holten recently created the New York City Tree Alphabet, which was inspired by the natural world around her. Each letter is represented by a distinct variety of tree found in New York City. For example, the letter A is portrayed as an ash tree, whereas the letter O is depicted as an oak tree. Holten was one of the first artists-in-residence at NYC Parks, where … [Read more...] about Secret Messages with Real Trees are being planted in NYC Parks thanks to a designer’s ‘Tree Font.’
Extreme Macro Photography Exposes the Forest’s Hidden Fungi
Strolling in the woods is more than just a peaceful activity for photographer Alison Pollack. It's become her open-air photography studio as she cranes her neck to discover her next small subject, thanks to her obsession with fungus and Myxomycetes. Pollack creates creative photos of her subjects, which are typically only 1 or 2 millimeters tall, using focus stacking and macro … [Read more...] about Extreme Macro Photography Exposes the Forest’s Hidden Fungi
The white tigress and the lion fall in love and flee the zoo together
When it comes to unexpected friendships, especially between different animal species, Mother Nature never ceases to astonish. A lion falling in love with a tigress, on the other hand, is the last thing on anyone's mind, yet that's precisely what this love tale is about! This strange couple's life wasn't always easy. Cameron, the lion, and Zabu, the white tigress, were bred … [Read more...] about The white tigress and the lion fall in love and flee the zoo together
Adalia Rose Williams, a 15-year-old girl with a rare form of Early-Aging Disorder, has died
Adalia Rose Williams of Texas inspired the entire globe by freely discussing her experience with Early-Aging Disorder. Her family now informs her that she has died at the age of fifteen. "She entered quietly and went quietly, but her life was far from quiet," her family wrote in an Instagram message. Through social media, Adalia Rose became an internet phenomenon and a … [Read more...] about Adalia Rose Williams, a 15-year-old girl with a rare form of Early-Aging Disorder, has died