Photo by @nicholesobecki | Sand is born as tiny pieces of rock and shell break away, their hard edges softened by time. Life in the desert polishes each fragment to smooth, round grains, fueled by the wind to reach their final forms. Arriving at Rub’ Al Khali, or the “Empty Quarter,” the harsh, vast beauty moved me to silence. Known for its distinct desert environment, devoid of nearly all life, this place has never supported a permanent human presence—nomadic tribes like the Bedouin could only pass through. Following the descending ridges with my eyes, I tried to picture the caravan lines, human and camel forms advancing steadily on, nearly swallowed by the enormity of the cascading dunes. | From the known to the unknown, discover Abu Dhabi at your own pace: @VisitAbuDhabi

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Multiple exposures of these moths, known as snouts, were taken near photographer Rogier Maaskant’s home in the Netherlands as part of a larger project highlighting the ecological importance of often overlooked insects. “The world of nocturnal insects is both modest and spectacular, as earthly as it is magical and as mundane as it is special,” Maaskant said. Photo by @rogiermaaskant

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For Nat Geo photographer @jodymacdonaldphoto, the outdoors is completely intertwined with her life. It’s a place to return to and reconnect with nature, like she did on her recent adventure in Oregon. “I’ve spent most of my life chasing wild, remote places. The wilderness isn’t just an escape; it’s a return to something essential. In one week, I found sanctuary in the silence of a glassy lake, a proving ground on the basalt walls of Smith Rock, and a playground for mountain biking through pine-lined trails. The wild has shaped how I see, how I work, and how I am in the world. It reminds me that discomfort is a teacher and that beauty is everywhere if you’re paying attention.” | @ToyotaUSA #4Runner is your window to the wild #ToyotaPartner

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The number of adults in the U.S. who will develop dementia is predicted to double by 2060—but eating well can help protect your memories. The aptly-named MIND diet has been shown to improve your brain function and slow cognitive decline. Read more about what goes into the MIND diet—and how it can fuel brain health and a stronger memory—at the link in bio. Illustration by Alanah Sarginson

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For nearly five decades, Edward Burtynsky has captured the impacts of human industry on Earth—mines, factories, cities—rendering vast landscapes of transformation in haunting detail. His otherworldly landscapes have the twin effect of disorienting the viewer while emphasizing our intimate connections to corners of the globe that usually remain out of sight—whether that's a ribbon of water near a nickel mine in Ontario glowing orange or an aerial shot of the border between an Arizona suburb and a neighboring Native American reservation. Discover more about Burtynsky—including what inspires him, the artists he admires, and his photography techniques—at the link in bio. Photographs by @edwardburtynsky

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Grab your telescopes and binoculars, and look to the sky this July for some awe-inspiring sights. 🔭 From meteors to a buck moon to the chance to see our most elusive planets, July's night skies offer stargazing opportunities that you won't want to miss. Discover where and when to view them at the link in bio. Photograph by John Chumack, Science Photo Library

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Photos by @jodymacdonaldphoto | As a professional photographer, I’ve spent most of my life drawn to remote landscapes, not just for their beauty, but for what they reveal. The wilderness has always been more than a backdrop. It’s where I go to push edges, to recover focus, to strip everything back to what matters. On this trip in Central Oregon, that meant long paddles through still water, climbing up basalt walls at Smith Rock, and navigating fast, unpredictable terrain on the mountain bike. Each discipline demanded something different, but all pointed back to the same place. Out here, the wild is a proving ground, a sanctuary, and a playground. It tests your skills, your patience, your mindset. But it also restores perspective. And that balance, that’s what keeps bringing me back. | The wild shows up in different ways—for some, it’s a trail; for others, a river, a ridgeline, a feeling. The Toyota 4Runner is made to meet it, wherever it finds you. #ToyotaPartner #4Runner @ToyotaUSA

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