Rocket-shaped jellyfish, majestic Komodo dragons and a harrowing whale rescue – meet the stunning finalists of the 2025 Marine Photographer of the Year competition

This image of scurrying penguins in Antarctic waters has been shortlisted for the 20
This image of scurrying penguins in Antarctic waters has been shortlisted for the 20
Timber rattlesnakes have potent venom, but rarely bite humans unless provoked or stepped on. (Image credit: Kristianbell via Getty Images) A Tennessee tourist recently died after being bitten by a rattlesnake and suffering a rare allergic reaction to the snake's…
(Image credit: Yellow Duck/Getty Images) Japanese scientists have developed a new, highly efficient method for designing wireless power transmission (WPT) systems. Based on machine learning, the method enables the system to maintain a stable voltage even when the load changes,…
The Black Moon in August is a great chance to see the Milky Way. (Image courtesy of Adventure_Photo via Getty Images) At exactly 2:0
(Image credit: Veloz Alexander, U.S. Space Force) The U.S. military's X-37B orbital test vehicle is scheduled to make its eighth flight into space on August 21, 20
A man's preference for eating soft bacon led to him becoming infected with brain worms in a rare medical case. (Image credit: nazarethman via Getty Images (bacon)/Rjgalindo, CC BY-SA 3.0