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The Millennium Seed Bank has set out to collect 25 percent of the world's plant species by 2020—before it is too late
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Here are some of our favorite photos recognizing moms of all kinds submitted by readers over the last nine years
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On this Friday the 13th, read about these famous people from history who had a close connection to the supposedly unlucky number
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From the real-life version of "Bones" to a very smart octopus, these fantastic videos capture the best of wildlife, history and travel
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The youngest of our featured photographers, Kalifa is a documentarian on the rise
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Linder’s science photography is a throwback to the age of expeditions and adventure
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Coleman’s photographs unveil the fruits that come from being obsessed with one’s work
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The 27-year-old photographer is telling the story of her native Afghanistan from the inside
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There is a simple majestic beauty to Blatt’s nature photography, says the heralded portraitist
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The famed fashion photographer shares one artist’s work with the world
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The landscape work of Jonathan Smith embraces the art of photographic masters of the past
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At first just an amateur, Martinez devoted his life to mastering the art of photography
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Maddock’s views and snatches of life are both surreal and individual
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The young photographer makes far-flung expeditions to capture life at the outer reaches of the world
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According to the acclaimed photojournalist, Magnabosco’s work reminds you why you liked photography in the first place
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Diallo's photos combine pop culture and African roots with an American vernacular
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Belmonte found her personal voice as a photographer during a time of family crisis
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The inventor, the celebrity and the royal highness couldn’t resist the draw of making a grand gesture to the love of their life
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Scientists use X-rays to classify different species, but when viewed outside the lab, the images provide stunning art
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Tree killers and the first beds ever round up this month in wildlife news
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