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SUMMARY

The annual Scientist at Work photo competition, hosted by the journal Nature, celebrates striking images of scientific projects. This year's overall winner is undergraduate Gunnar Hartmann for his photo of paragliding researchers guiding northern bald ibises in Spain. Other winning entries showcased drone footage of algae sampling and an entomologist examining mosquitoes under UV light. Underwater shots of whale shark research and coral reef restoration also received awards.

TAKEAWAYS

Baldur Hartmann won Nature's 2026 Scientist at Work competition with a photo of researchers guiding migrating birds.

The competition features diverse scientific fieldwork, including drone and underwater photography.

Winners receive a subscription to Nature and a cash prize.

Scientists can enter if no more than 25% of their income comes from photography.

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