Fifteen years after a combat photographer lost his legs to a land mine, he returned to the place in Afghanistan where it happened.
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Joao Silva’s Journey Back to Afghanistan
Fifteen years after a combat photographer lost his legs to a land mine, he returned to the place in Afghanistan where it happened.
Citizen Scientists Are Accelerating Ecology Research With iNaturalist
Thousands of scientific papers have used data collected by users of the platform iNaturalist, according to new research.
Rosalind Fox Solomon, Whose Photos Captured Emotional Nuance, Dies at 95
Critics compared her unnerving images to those of Diane Arbus, but praised her ability to infuse her subjects with warmth and humanity.
A Sardinian Road Trip: Coastal Cliffs and Picturesque Villages
A photographer’s road trip traced the coastal cliffs around the Mediterranean island, a world apart from mainland Italy. Here’s what she saw.
Sebastião Salgado, Acclaimed Brazilian Photographer, Is Dead at 81
Known for his powerfully impactful images of nature and the human condition, he was widely regarded as one of the most important documentary photographers of his time.
How Photography From the Vietnam War Changed America
The images changed how the world saw Vietnam, but especially how Americans saw their country, soldiers and the war itself, which ended 50 years ago this month.
My Selfie With Pope Francis: The Digital Legacy of an Approachable Pontiff
Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying to meet them where they were.
Covid-19: Enduring Images of a Global Crisis, 5 Years On
New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them.
Saving Children’s Eyesight and Their Future in Mozambique
One doctor is showing nurses, teachers and parents how to spot eye problems, many of which can be easily treated. Surgery, and even just glasses, can be life-changing, and keep kids in school.