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Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Today we"re inside the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the humble act of opening a book took on grand architectural ambitions. Founded in 1837 by 43 Portuguese immigrants, just 15 years after Brazil"s independence, the institution eventually moved into the building seen here, completed half a century later in a lavish Neo-Manueline style. Shelves soar over 20 metres around a vast reading room, crowned by a monumental stained-glass skylight that makes daylight part of the design.Desktop Version
Wolf Awareness Week
Wolf Awareness Week
Two grey wolves move through the sagebrush of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, home to some of North America"s most closely watched wolf packs. Their thick coats help them withstand harsh winters, and their keen senses make them skilled hunters and communicators.Desktop Version
Fall in Naejangsan National Park, South Korea
Fall in Naejangsan National Park, South Korea
Few places in South Korea capture the magic of fall quite like Naejangsan National Park, where mountainsides glow in brilliant shades of scarlet, orange, yellow and gold. Located in the country"s southwest, the park is particularly famous for its vivid maple colours, making it one of Korea"s premier destinations for fall scenery. Its name, meaning "many secrets in the mountains," reflects the varied landscapes found throughout the region.Desktop Version
Nguyen Hoang Bridge, Hue, Vietnam
Nguyen Hoang Bridge, Hue, Vietnam
Bridging the gap between old and new, Nguyen Hoang Bridge gives Hue"s skyline a fresh connection. Spanning the Perfume River in Vietnam, the modern steel-arch landmark opened to traffic on March 26, 2025. Its design, called "The Crane Facing Thien Mu," draws inspiration from a local legend and nearby Thien Mu Pagoda.Desktop Version
International Sloth Day
International Sloth Day
Slow and steady wins the race—and the brown-throated sloth seems perfectly happy to skip the race altogether. On International Sloth Day, this three-toed mammal offers a different lesson in getting by: conserve energy, hang on and take your time.Desktop Version
Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
What if a city"s busiest street had no road? In Venice, Italy, traffic flows along the Grand Canal, a 3.8-kilometre waterway that winds through the city in a giant reverse S-shape. Known to locals as the Canalazzo, it is Venice"s main water-traffic corridor, carrying vaporetti, water taxis, gondolas, police boats and other vessels. The canal follows the course of an ancient river that once flowed into the Venetian Lagoon.Desktop Version
Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) in Wales turns 75
Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) in Wales turns 75
If parks could keep birthday diaries, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) in Wales would have quite the story to tell. The park turns 75 today, marking the anniversary of its designation in 1951. Eryri stretches across 2,130 square kilometres, with nine mountain ranges, 119 kilometres of coastline and habitats ranging from peatlands and native woodlands to upland landscapes. At more than 1,050 metres, Yr Wyddfa is Eryri"s highest point. Nearby, the Carneddau and Glyderau add their own peaks, while Cadair Idris rises in the south. These protected landscapes provide habitats for wildlife and include 17 National Nature Reserves and 56 Sites of Special Scientific Interest.Desktop Version
International Archaeology Day
International Archaeology Day
Some discoveries start with a shovel. Others start with a drawing on a cave wall. International Archaeology Day celebrates both the detective work and the evidence behind them. Organised by the Archaeological Institute of America, this annual event began in 2011 and became International Archaeology Day in 2013 as participation expanded worldwide. Today, it brings archaeology closer to the public through talks, museum programmes, site visits, simulated digs and hands-on activities.Desktop Version
Jasper Dark Sky Festival is here
Jasper Dark Sky Festival is here
Why settle for a planetarium ceiling when Jasper can give you the real thing? That"s rather the point of the Jasper Dark Sky Festival, which kicks off today and runs until October 25. The annual event grew from celebrations surrounding Jasper National Park"s 2011 designation as a Dark Sky Preserve. The idea is simple: protect natural darkness, then give people plenty of reasons to appreciate it.Desktop Version
Market Square from the Witches Bridge, Wroclaw, Poland
Market Square from the Witches Bridge, Wroclaw, Poland
As twilight settles over Wroclaw, golden light spills across rooftops, church towers and one of Central Europe"s most striking historic centres. This southwestern Polish city spans islands and waterways linked by more than 100 bridges, blending medieval architecture with vibrant modern life. At its heart is Rynek, a lively Market Square established in the 13th century and home to the Gothic Old Town Hall, one of Wroclaw"s most recognisable landmarks.Desktop Version
Brown bear in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA
Brown bear in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA
The season of big meals, bigger bellies and stocking up for winter is here. In Alaska, brown bears at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve make the most of the food still available in October. They feed on fish, sedges, berries, roots, clams and other foods to build up fat reserves. Some can weigh more than 450 kilograms before entering their dens for hibernation. That stored fat helps them survive the winter, when they do not eat or drink.Desktop Version
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Water seems to be everywhere at Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. Sixteen terraced lakes are linked by a network of waterfalls, streams and cascades that wind through forested limestone canyons. The constantly changing colours of the water, ranging from emerald green to deep blue, are shaped by minerals, sunlight and ever-changing reflections. Established in 1949, Plitvice Lakes is Croatia"s oldest and largest national park. The landscape is famous for its tufa barriers, natural limestone formations created as mineral-rich water deposits calcium carbonate over centuries. These barriers continue to grow and change, gradually transforming the park"s waterfalls and lakes.Desktop Version
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day
Pull up a chair, pass the pie and make some room for gratitude. Thanksgiving in Canada has a story that goes back much further than the holiday table. This holiday is rooted in harvest traditions, with people gathering to give thanks. Its history is not tied to one single event, although an early celebration is associated with English explorer Martin Frobisher. In 1578, after his expedition made a safe passage across the Atlantic and reached what is now Nunavut, Frobisher held a celebratory feast. Over time, Thanksgiving evolved into a national holiday centred on the harvest and spending time with loved ones.Desktop Version
Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park, West Virginia
Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park, West Virginia
Surrounded by a patchwork of red, orange and gold, Glade Creek Grist Mill stands above the rocky waters of Glade Creek in West Virginia"s Babcock State Park, United States. Although it looks like a relic from the pioneer era, the mill is actually a carefully crafted tribute to Appalachia"s milling heritage.Desktop Version
World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day celebrates one of nature"s greatest journeys. Observed each year in May and October, the global campaign reflects migration patterns around the world and highlights the importance of protecting the habitats and flyways that birds depend on. "Every Bird Counts—Your Observations Matter!" is the 2026 theme, emphasising how observations by individuals and communities can contribute to bird research, monitoring and conservation, helping scientists better understand migration.Desktop Version
View of the Sanguinaires Islands from Corsica, France
View of the Sanguinaires Islands from Corsica, France
Just off the coast of Corsica, France, the Sanguinaires Islands rise from the Mediterranean as a small archipelago of four rugged, rocky islands. Viewed from a historic watchtower, they sit at the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio. Steep cliffs, centuries-old landmarks and sweeping sea views have drawn visitors to the area for generations. Though the farthest island lies only about 1.9 kilometres from shore, the archipelago feels surprisingly remote, surrounded by open water and shaped by wind, waves and salt spray.Desktop Version
World Octopus Day
World Octopus Day
Something has clearly crossed a line. Off the coast of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, this octopus has adopted a defensive posture that says: whatever is approaching should reconsider its life choices.Desktop Version
Puzzlewood, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
Puzzlewood, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
What if a forest could keep you guessing at every turn? At Puzzlewood, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, England, winding paths lead through twisted trees, moss-covered rocks and deep stone ravines. Its unusual rock formations, known as scowles, are natural geological features that were exposed and modified over time and later exploited for iron ore mining during the Roman period and possibly earlier. In 1848, a worker discovered more than 3,000 Roman-era coins hidden in earthenware jars inside a rock cavity, turning the woodland into a real-life treasure hunt.Desktop Version
International Geodiversity Day
International Geodiversity Day
What if a mountain range could show you its geological history in stripes? At Zhangye National Geopark in China, the rocks do exactly that. Ridges roll across the landscape in bands of red, orange, yellow, brown and other earthy tones. Known as the Danxia landform, this striking landscape was shaped by layers of sedimentary rock deposited over geological time. Tectonic forces later lifted and folded the rocks, while weathering and erosion carved them into ridges, cliffs, gullies and peaks.Desktop Version
World Teachers Day
World Teachers Day
What can a 70-centimetre-tall bird teach us about life? Quite a lot. On World Teachers" Day, the Adélie penguin offers a lesson plan packed with resourcefulness, resilience and a little mischief. Found along the Antarctic coast, the species was named after Adèle, the wife of French explorer Jules Dumont d"Urville, during the expedition that encountered the penguins in 1840.Desktop Version
World Space Week begins
World Space Week begins
First, you build a rocket. Then you ask it to leave Earth, fly to the moon, survive the trip and bring its spacecraft home. Simple, right? Well, not quite. World Space Week, observed every October 4–10, celebrates the science that makes missions like this possible. The United Nations established the observance in 1999 to commemorate Sputnik 1"s launch on October 4, 1957, and the entry into force of the Outer Space Treaty on October 10, 1967. This year"s theme, "Rocket Revolution," focuses on the evolving technology driving space exploration.Desktop Version
20th Nuit Blanche Toronto
20th Nuit Blanche Toronto
Toronto has a rather unusual plan for tonight: keep the city awake and fill it with art. Nuit Blanche is returning for its 20th anniversary, turning public spaces and cultural venues into an all-night exhibition. The festival began in 2006, inspired by the overnight Nuit Blanche concept that originated in Paris in 2002. Since then, Toronto has presented almost 1,800 installations by about 6,350 artists.Desktop Version
Chattooga River in the Appalachian Mountains, North Carolina, USA
Chattooga River in the Appalachian Mountains, North Carolina, USA
Rivers have long played an important role in life across the world, supporting communities, wildlife and industry. Featured in today"s image, the Chattooga River runs for about 92 kilometres across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina in the United States. Flowing through the Appalachian Mountains, it winds between steep, forested slopes, rocky gorges and cascading rapids before reaching Lake Tugaloo. The river remains one of the Southeast"s few major free-flowing rivers and is known for its scenery, whitewater recreation and wildlife.Desktop Version
Yosemite National Park, California, United States
Yosemite National Park, California, United States
In 1890, Yosemite became America"s third national park. More than a century later, it still feels like a place that operates on geological time rather than human schedules. From Olmsted Point, the overlook in today"s image, that timescale is impossible to miss. The smooth granite underfoot was sculpted by glaciers, while scattered boulders known as glacial erratics were carried here by ice and abandoned when it melted.Desktop Version
Male bearded reedling, Norfolk, England
Male bearded reedling, Norfolk, England
Balanced on a slender stalk in Norfolk, England, the male bearded reedling in today"s image stands out with a pale blue-grey head, a bright orange bill and the black facial markings that give the species its name. Despite its striking appearance, this small bird spends much of its life hidden among the dense wetland vegetation of marshes, lakeshores and reed beds.Desktop Version