From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
NPR • • world
Key Points:
- Conservation group Waldrappteam is successfully reintroducing the northern bald ibis to Europe by guiding them on a 1,700-mile migratory route from Germany to Spain using ultralight aircraft, reviving a species extinct in Europe for 400 years.
- Gunnar Hartmann, a student and project photographer, captured the winning image of this year's Scientist at Work photography competition, highlighting the emotional and challenging efforts to motivate the ibises during their migration.
- Other winning photographs include an aerial view of a toxic yet visually striking algal bloom in Ontario, a marine biologist sampling microbes on a whale shark in Australia, and scientists studying coral metabolism in the Red Sea, showcasing diverse scientific research.
- A striking image from the University of Notre Dame shows a mosquito glowing under UV light after ingesting a drug, helping researchers explore new ways to combat diseases like Zika and dengue by targeting mosquito populations.