Feature Stories

Science Photo Library produces regular feature stories covering the latest development in science, technology and medicine. Our most recent stories are shown here. The feature can usually be licensed either as a package or as single images with normal image licensing fees. There is no extra charge for using the words. To license a feature story please contact our sales team.

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NEW  Silver metamorphosis

Insect art of Yacine M'Seffar More...

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NEW  Pests that eat your home

Bugs that eat your home! More...

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NEW  Cities at night from space

Cities at night from space taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station More...

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NEW  Agriculture from space

These remarkable images may resemble patchwork quilts but they are photos of farms taken by satellites orbiting hundreds of kilometres above the Earth. These images reveal the extent to which man farms the land and also the precision with how the land is managed. Satellite photos can help f More...

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