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Photo By Charlotte Couchman Today’s Photo of the Day is “Kayakers on the Potomac” by Charlotte Couchman. Location: Great Falls Park, Fairfax County, Virginia. “Kayakers running the falls on the Potomac River at Great Falls Park,” describes Couchman. Taken from the Virginia side of the river. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Charlotte Couchman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Congratulations to Joe Campbell for winning the recent Telephoto Landscapes Assignment with the image, “Death Valley Sunrise.” See more of Campbell’s photography at www.jcproductions.photography . View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment  here  and enter your best shots! The post Telephoto Landscapes Assignment Winner Joe Campbell appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Garry Everett Today’s Photo of the Day is “Pretty in Pink” by Garry Everett. Location: Walnut Grove, California. “A small construction of sandhill cranes in their overnight roost, captured with the colorful sunrise clouds,” describes Everett. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Garry Everett appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Mount Rainier is an icon of the Washington state landscape. Standing at 14,410 feet above sea level, this active volcano presides over a diverse ecosystem. It’s the source of five major rivers and the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states. The snow-and ice-covered peaks give way to ancient forests and subalpine wildflower meadows as you descend its slopes. Summer season beargrass, overlooking Mount Rainier from Tolmie Peak Trail. Mount Rainier National Park encompasses 369 square miles and contains about 240 miles of hiking trails. The park isn’t far from Seattle—about a two-hour drive—and it’s fantastic to go from the big city to this vast wilderness environment in such a short trip. Once at the park, which is very accessible for folks of all ages, you can photograph an incredible variety of beautiful scenery in relative proximity. And if you’re looking to get away from the crowds, often you can find yourself all alone on a trail after the first half mile or so. The park con...

Nature, Published online: 29 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02350-2 Report heralds what’s to come from the landmark observatory, which is set to explore 76 worlds during its first year.

Photo By Kelly Bracken Today’s Photo of the Day is “Wrestling Ground Squirrels” by Kelly Bracken. Location: San Pedro, California. “While waiting for a completely different shot, I noticed the ground squirrels starting to hassle each other,” explains Bracken. “After a few attempts, they broke into a full-on wrestling match!” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Kelly Bracken appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 29 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02768-8 Abdulrahman Bamerni is working to understand Iraq’s ancient geology to avenge himself against terrorists who put a target on his back on account of his friendships.

Nature, Published online: 29 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02767-9 Machine-learning tools can correct grammar and advise on the style and tone of presentations — but they must be used with caution.

Photography has been a huge part of life for at least 85 percent of my living years. While I was in my single-digit days, it evolved slowly. But even during the early stages, I always viewed the world as if I had a camera to my eye. I started to become more serious when I reached high school. My intensity grew upon entering college when I took my first black-and-white course. Thank you, Arthur Leipzig, for planting the seed that turned into a full-time passion, an occupation, an excuse to travel and eventually my love of nature and wildlife photography. Thank you for teaching me how to load my first roll of Tri-X onto a chrome developing reel, for walking me through the processing steps, for showing me how to make my first contact sheet and finally getting me to proudly lift my first 8×10 from the wash bath. Little did I know the impact both he and photography would have on my life. I’ll never forget the pride I felt when I stepped back and stared at the wall as I hung my first dry-m...

Photo By Stan Bysshe Today’s Photo of the Day is “Touch Down” by Stan Bysshe. Location: Northern Virginia. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Stan Bysshe appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Elissa Title Today’s Photo of the Day is “Wrestling Cubs” by Elissa Title. Location: Alaska. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Elissa Title appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02351-1 Biden administration instructs all US agencies to require immediate access to federally funded research after it is published, starting in 2026.

Nature, Published online: 25 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02335-1 Paediatric-health researcher Mary Nyantaro wants more investment in and mentoring for the research workforce.

Nature, Published online: 25 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02334-2 Two research teams grew synthetic embryos using stem cells, long enough to see some organs develop.

Nature, Published online: 25 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02325-3 Saying no is a skill — and practising it improved our science.

Nature, Published online: 25 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02245-2 Tecovirimat, a little-known antiviral, shows promise against monkeypox. But human data and supplies of the drug are limited.

Photo By Zita Quentin Today’s Photo of the Day is “When You’re The Only One Who Thinks Your Joke Was Funny” by Zita Quentin. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Zita Quentin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 25 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02304-8 Data show the country is facing a demographic crisis, with an ageing population and young couples having fewer children.

Nature, Published online: 24 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02232-7 The country has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into research on induced pluripotent stem cells to treat diseased organs.

Nature, Published online: 24 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02285-8 The latest science news, in brief.

Nature, Published online: 24 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02286-7 Scientists debate evidence for a micro-clot hypothesis that has some people pursuing potentially risky treatments.

Congratulations to Christopher Baker for winning the recent Adventure Sports Photography Assignment with the image, “Sunset Kayaking.” See more of Baker’s photography at cscottphoto.smugmug.com . The post Adventure Sports Photography Assignment Winner Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 23 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02282-x Influenza A could have trouble mutating its way past a molecule that damages a crucial structure in the viral genome.

Nature, Published online: 23 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02248-z Three sets of data connect lack of sleep with a reduced willingness to help others.

Nature, Published online: 22 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02306-6 Scientists are racing to understand a spate of polio outbreaks worldwide. Plus, the impacts of a record-breaking heatwave in China and spreadsheet advice from data scientists.

Nature, Published online: 23 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02242-5 Employers — stop discrimination against people who’ve had COVID-19

Nature, Published online: 23 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02240-7 A boost for African research from China

Nature, Published online: 23 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02239-0 Energy security: nuclear power versus renewables

Nature, Published online: 23 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02268-9 To break the vicious cycle of patchy understanding and poor virus control, we need to talk about privacy.

Nature, Published online: 23 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02241-6 Climate impact assessments should not discount ‘hot’ models

Nature, Published online: 22 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02297-4 Genome analysis shows that most Australian rabbits are descendants of wild rabbits shipped to near Melbourne in 1859.

Nature, Published online: 22 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02301-x From the AIDS epidemic to the COVID-19 pandemic, the iconic medical chief has advised seven presidents on numerous outbreaks.

Nature, Published online: 22 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02280-z Canines’ weeping makes them the first non-human animal known to shed happy tears.

Nature, Published online: 22 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02298-3 After four days of non-invasive electrical stimulation, trial participants were better at recalling information for up to a month.

Photo By Ross Stone Today’s Photo of the Day is “Certified Fresh” by Ross Stone. Location: Near Lone Pine, California. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 22 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02233-6 Cases of paralysis in the United States and Israel suggests vaccine-derived poliovirus has infected many people.

Nature, Published online: 22 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02288-5 Dinesh Kabra is working with the next generation of optoelectronic materials for solar cells and display technologies.

Nature, Published online: 22 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02287-6 Mary Sears led a mostly female research team that was crucial to US operations in the Pacific theatre in the 1940s.

In part 1 of this two-part Tip of the Week, the opening sentence stated, “We learn from our mistakes.” It holds true in part 2 in all the same ways. What differs are the types of scenics I highlight along with the techniques I incorporated to create each. In part 1, I provided examples of seascapes, treescapes, weatherscapes, mountainscapes, cityscapes and snowscapes. Revisit them as each provides different information on how to improve your scenic photography. Then, journey below to six different types of environmental images along with different tricks and techniques. Landscapes Key aspects of the capture: Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. I live a little over an hour away from a small picturesque park called Garden of the Gods. I refer to it as a mini Utah. There are a number of iconic views of various sandstone formations and Pikes Peak regally stands in the background. When first light hits the mountain and foreground, it’s magic. I made the image using a tripod with a zoom se...

Photo By Hi il Lee Today’s Photo of the Day is “Black And White” by Hi il Lee. Location: Maine. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Hi il Lee appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Max Foster Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sweet Escape” by Max Foster. Location: Kauai. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Max Foster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02291-w Tactile versions of scientific figures could help to make science more inclusive. Plus: A new way to destroy harmful long-lasting chemicals, and a guide to which COVID-19 boosters to get.

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02221-w A diverse menu of vaccine options leaves people searching for the best route to protection.

Photo By Heather Nicole Today’s Photo of the Day is “Lion Love” by Heather Nicole. “A sub-adult cub takes a break from hunting in the tall grass to get some encouraging nuzzles from mom,” describes the photographer. Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011. Exposure: 1/1,600 sec., f/6.3, ISO 500. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments , Galleries and Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Heather Nicole appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-02165-1 An algorithm trained on the properties of more than 35,000 compounds can identify novel cancer-causing substances.

Inuit sacred site, Siberian Russian Far East. In ancient times, the Inuit would gather on special occasions, often after killing a whale, and use the long whale bones to erect a tent with fur hides of killed animals. Inside, they would build fires against the bitter cold of the Arctic and have sacred drum dances. We are a species of movement and curiosity. Since the dawn of humanity, we have cast our imaginations beyond the horizon and set our internal compass to seek the unknown, to discover new lands, and to create ways to share our finds with our fellow humans. Science has now proven that all people on the planet are related, that we are all brothers and sisters originally from the plains of East Africa and that we migrated to every corner of the planet some 100,000 years ago. From then, right from the beginning, we have been storytellers. The earliest examples of this can be found in the caves of Africa, Indonesia and France dating back as far back as 64,000 years: scenes of th...