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SUMMARY

Haolun "Allen" Tian, a PhD candidate, won a Scientists at Work photo award for an image taken with a DJI Mini 4 Pro drone. The photo, shot from above, shows researchers in a lake covered in algal blooms, juxtaposing the small scale of humans against their massive environmental impact. Tian hopes the award will raise awareness about threats to freshwater ecosystems, which are vital for both nature and human society. The winning image was one of five selected from the 2026 competition.

TAKEAWAYS

Drone photo wins Scientists at Work award for depicting human environmental impact.

Image highlights algal blooms in freshwater ecosystems caused by rising temperatures.

Photographer used a DJI Mini 4 Pro drone for the top-down shot.

The award aims to spread awareness of threats to freshwater ecosystems.

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