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Rubin Observatory Captures 500,000 Galaxies in a Single Image
Jul 31, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
For decades, astronomers have returned to the same small region of sky to answer some of the biggest questions in cosmology. Known as the COSMOS…
Metallic Waves on Mars: Mars Express Captures a Frozen Desert
Jul 31, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
A new image from ESA’s Mars Express orbiter has revealed an extensive dune field inside Kaiser Crater, a 180-kilometre-wide impact basin located in Mars’ ancient…
The European Union Now Requires Labels on AI-Generated Content
Jul 30, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Deepfakes and other AI-generated content must carry a label under new European Union rules taking effect this Sunday (August 2, 2026). The requirement is part…
Should You Tip Your Photographer? A Guide to Photography Tipping Etiquette
Jul 30, 2026
Alex Baker
Imagine you’ve just had a family portrait session, your wedding photographs delivered, or a set of professional headshots taken, and it suddenly strikes you to…
Nikon Loses Chinese Lens Mount Patent After Viltrox Challenge
Jul 29, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
China has invalidated Nikon’s lens mount patent after a challenge from Viltrox. Here’s why the patent was struck down and what the ruling could mean for camera makers.
Auschwitz Isn’t Your Backdrop: Viral Photo Shoot on the Camp’s Train Tracks Sparks Outrage
Jul 29, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I find it a little irritating that so many people view historic monuments as merely a stage for them to pose. And recently, once again,…
Very Large Telescope Captures the Clearest Image Ever of Betelgeuse’s Companion
Jul 28, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
For more than a century, Betelgeuse has occupied a unique place in stellar astronomy. As one of the nearest red supergiants to Earth, it offers…
France to Become First EU Country to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 15
Jul 28, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
France’s Parliament voted this week to ban children under 15 from using social media. This is the first blanket ban of its kind in the…
Designers Now Making Sunglasses That Block Facial Recognition
Jul 28, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
While Meta and Ray-Ban keep pushing their smart glasses, a handful of eyewear brands are pushing back. Designers like Solir Optics are going the opposite…
Vote for the Best Photo in the DIYPhotography x INNOCN Photo Contest
Jul 28, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
Public voting is now open for the DIYPhotography x INNOCN Photo Contest. Browse stunning entries, vote for your favorite photos, and help choose a winner!