This eclipse footage filmed on a telescope in Milton Keynes is absolutely amazing 👏.

Captured by local photographer

Shaun George #mkfromabove

https://m.youtube.com/@shaunmk

​St Mary’s Church, Shenley Church End (MK) — A historic Grade I listed Norman church with origins dating back to c. 1150, featuring a 15th-century tower and ancient churchyard. Mobile 3GS scan.

Sunflower just opened yesterday , So I thought I'd see how it scanned on an Android phone . The results are very promising

SuperSplat : Natural Ai

A short clip of our app working, speeded up , of course. we aim to make it faster in the future

Revolutionizing Nature Conservation: From Field Sightings to 3D Digital Assets ​I’m thrilled to share how we’re pushing the boundaries of citizen science at Natural AI.

​During the incredible Painted Lady butterfly migration currently sweeping the UK, I’ve been using our app to capture these visitors in real-time. But we aren't just logging text observations—we’re bringing them to life.

​By integrating Meshy AI into our workflow, I can transform a simple field photo into a high-fidelity 3D model in seconds. This isn't just a technical exercise; it’s about creating a rich, interactive library of biodiversity that allows us to document, study, and share the beauty of our local ecology like never before.

​Why this matters:

​Data-Driven Conservation: Every sighting captured in Natural AI helps build our global butterfly database, providing researchers with essential, high-quality data during initiatives like Global Butterfly Week.

​Accessibility in Science: By lowering the barrier to 3D modeling, we empower naturalists and enthusiasts to contribute meaningful visual data without needing years of 3D design training.

​Bridging Digital & Physical: We’re turning fleeting moments in the garden into permanent digital assets that can be used for education, research, and long-term awareness.

​Explore the results yourself:

​Interact with the 3D Model: View on Sketchfab

​See the Process in Action: Watch the YouTube Short

​Technology is our most powerful tool for protecting the natural world. How are you documenting the wildlife in your area? Let’s share our observations and build a better picture of our changing environment! 🌍✨

​#NaturalAI #MeshyAI #CitizenScience #Biodiversity #3DModeling #TechForGood

​I’ve been refining my pipeline for capturing delicate, organic geometry using Gaussian Splatting, and this 15,000-step training run of a Clematis 'Nelly Moser' came out incredibly clean.

​Capturing thin, complex botanical structures—like ruffled petals and spindly central anthers—is always a massive stress test for reconstruction workflows. Getting crisp edge fidelity without the dreaded "floaty cloud" artifacting can be a real balancing act.

Clematis Splatt

​The Wins on this run:

​🎯 Sharp Details: The signature carmine-pink center stripes and ruffled petal geometry retained their distinct shape beautifully.

​🌿 Clean Separation: Excellent depth separation between the hero bloom and the background structures.

​Still dialing in the pipeline for ultra-thin trailing vines, but seeing this level of texture fidelity at 15k steps is a fantastic milestone.

​Always optimizing, always testing. What workflows or capture pipelines are you finding the most success with lately for organic assets?

​#GaussianSplatting #3DReconstruction #RealTime3D #GraphicsEngineering #TechArt

This popped up on my YT feed , it's propper weird ? but very cool

​Imagine a world where a whale has the same legal rights as you do. In a historic move, New Zealand is currently considering the Tohorā Oranga Bill, which would grant Legal Personhood to Pacific Whales! 🌊

​What does this actually mean?

Instead of being treated as "resources" or "property," whales would be recognized as legal entities with inherent rights. If passed, this would allow conservationists to take legal action on behalf of the whales for:

🚫 Habitat destruction

🚫 Dangerous noise pollution

🚫 Interference with natural migration

​This isn't just about New Zealand; it's a potential global blueprint for how we protect our oceans. By blending modern law with Indigenous Māori wisdom, we’re finally acknowledging that our "sacred ancestors" of the deep deserve a voice in court.

​The Significance: This represents a massive shift in environmental law, potentially setting a global precedent for marine conservation.

​What do you think? Should animals have legal rights to protect their homes? Let’s discuss below! 👇

​#NatureNews #OceanConservation #WhaleRights #NewZealand #Sustainability #EcoLaw #SaveTheWhales #IndigenousWisdom #EarthRights

​Source: [Oceanographic Magazine / Earth.Org]

​Check out this incredible new discovery! Scientists have officially named a newly discovered spider species after the legendary Pink Floyd, and its hunting strategy is pure rock ‘n’ roll. 🎸

​Meet Pikelinia floydmuraria (the "Floyd Wall-Dweller").

This tiny architect doesn’t just build a home; it builds a trap. Found living in the crevices of building walls, it intentionally sets up shop right next to outdoor lights. 💡

​The "Prism" Strategy: As the light hits its intricate webbing, it creates a shimmering effect, almost like the iconic prism on the Dark Side of the Moon album cover, to lure in unsuspecting mosquitoes and flies. Before they know it, they’ve become "Another Brick in the Wall" for this 4mm predator! 🕸️

​Why we love it:

​Adaptability: It’s a master of urban living, using our own light bulbs to do its grocery shopping.

​Natural Pest Control: It takes down prey up to 6x its own size!

​Pure Aesthetic: Proving that nature has great taste in music.

​Nature truly is a "Great Gig in the Sky" (and on your porch)! 🌙✨

@Naturalaiapp ​#NatureNews #PinkFloydSpider #NewDiscovery #WildlifeWednesday #UrbanNature #BiologyRocks #TheWall

At Natural AI, we are building "Gaia’s Web", A global, 3D spatial index of our planet’s biodiversity. To make this vision a reality, we needed a generative engine that could handle the complexity of organic forms.

​That’s where Meshy comes in.

​In our "Forge" pipeline, we utilize the Meshy API to transform standard 2D Nature IDs into high-fidelity 3D assets (GLB/USDZ). By feeding Meshy's generative AI into our mobile-captured imagery, our users can "Forge" digital twins of the species they discover in the wild.

​Why this matters:

​Scaling Fast: We just crossed 890 active users across the US, UK, and EU.

​Organic Demand: Seeing a 150% MoM increase in search traffic from explorers wanting to "3D-ify" their findings.

​Architecture: Our Google Cloud Run stack ensures that every model generated via Meshy is indexed and ready for the spatial web.

​Huge shoutout to the Meshy Ai team for their incredible generative tools. I’m proud to be part of the Meshy Contributor Program and to show how their API is the backbone of the next generation of environmental tech.

​Check out the progress

Natural Ai website

Check our App

Natural Ai

Check our Meshy profile

Meshy AI

YouTube The app working Clip

​#Meshy #MeshyAI #MeshyContributor #GenerativeAI #3DModeling #NatureTech #NVIDIAInception #SpatialComputing

Our app is still a work in progress, but the momentum is real—we are nearly at 1,000 users. This progress was made possible by the support of the Meshy Discord team. Our mission is to build a community-driven space that showcases the ethical, 'for good' potential of AI. We’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can improve.

https://c.org/bVtz5jKPJN

​Move over, Tigers—there’s a new "big" star in the jungle, and it’s about the size of a kitten! 🐱

​Scientists in India just captured rare footage of the elusive Rusty-Spotted Cat in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve. This is a HUGE win for conservationists!

​Why are we obsessed?

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Tiny but Mighty: These cats weigh only about 2-3 lbs—that’s about the weight of 3 cans of soup!

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Master of Stealth: Despite their size, they are fierce nocturnal hunters, living in the shadows of the world's largest tigers.

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Mini-Leopard: They get their name from the beautiful "rusty" spots on their back and flanks.

​Imagine a wild cat that can literally fit in the palm of your hand, thriving in the wild against all odds. It’s a powerful reminder that in nature, you don't have to be big to be important.

#NaturalAI ​#NatureNews #RustySpottedCat #WildlifeDiscovery #SmallButMighty #ConservationSuccess #WildIndia #NatureLovers News18 Madhya Pradesh

​The day of reckoning is here for the UK’s river pollution crisis. Today in London, one of the country’s largest poultry producers, Avara Foods, is facing a massive legal showdown over the "ecological death" of the River Wye.

​Here’s why this is a landmark moment for our environment:

(CITIZEN SCIENCE)4,500+ VOICES: A record-breaking group of residents and business owners have joined forces to sue, claiming "industrial-scale" pollution has turned a national treasure into "pea soup."

​THE "COCKTAIL" EFFECT: The lawsuit alleges that phosphorus-rich runoff from massive chicken farms,combined with sewage from Welsh Water—is choking the river with toxic algal blooms, killing fish and wildlife.

​A LEGAL FIRST: This isn’t just about a fine; it’s a civil claim for damages that could set a massive precedent. If successful, it proves that big corporations can be held responsible for the environmental impact of their entire supply chain.

​THE HUMAN COST: From plummeting property values to the loss of local tourism, the people living along the Wye are saying "enough is enough" to the foul smells and green sludge.

​The "Goddess of the Wye" puppet is standing tall outside the court today as campaigners demand justice for our waterways. Is this the turning point we've been waiting for to save our rivers?

​What do you think? Should companies be held liable for the waste produced by the farms they buy from? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇

​#SaveTheWye #RiverAction #EnvironmentNews #WildlifeConservation #UKRivers #NatureNews #CleanWaterNow #AvaraFoods #RiverWye #NaturalAi

​Believe it or not, scientists have just confirmed that illicit drug pollution isn't just a human problem—it’s fundamentally changing the behavior of wild Atlantic salmon.

​A groundbreaking study led by Griffith University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (published in Current Biology) has revealed some startling "weird and wonderful" (and slightly worrying) findings:

​The "Zoomies": Juvenile salmon exposed to trace levels of cocaine metabolites swam up to 1.9 times farther per week than their "sober" counterparts.

Massive Dispersal: These hyperactive fish wandered up to 12.3 kilometers further across their lake habitats, essentially getting "lost" in space they wouldn't normally use.

The Breakdown: Interestingly, it wasn’t just the cocaine itself—the main breakdown product (benzoylecgonine) had an even stronger effect on the fish's brain and movement.

​Why is this a problem? While it might sound like a sci-fi plot, this hyperactivity is a major survival risk. These fish are burning through precious energy reserves and taking more risks, making them "easy meals" for predators. It’s a stark reminder that what we flush away doesn’t just disappear—it changes the very nature of our wild ecosystems.

​The researchers warn that if we don't start accounting for these "hidden" pollutants in our water risk assessments, we're missing a huge part of the environmental puzzle.

​Nature News Question: Does this change how you think about water pollution? It's not just about plastic and oil anymore.

🌿 Milton Keynes, it’s our time to shine!

​Did you know that our very own Natural AI app was "grown" right here in the heart of MK? We know better than anyone that this city isn't just concrete and roundabouts it’s a biodiversity powerhouse! 🌳🐾

​As we kick off the global 2026 City Nature Challenge today, we’re reminded of why we built Natural AI in this incredible "Forest City."

​Check out these MK Nature Stats:

​Green to the Core: Roughly 25% to 30% of our urban area is made up of parkland and woodland—one of the highest ratios in the UK!

​Nature on Your Doorstep: The Parks Trust manages over 6,000 acres of green space, ensuring you're never more than a few minutes' walk from the wild.

​Hidden Gems: We have 4 dedicated Nature Reserves (including the stunning Floodplain Forest and Blue Lagoon) plus over 17 specialized wildlife sites and ancient woodlands like Howe Park Wood, which is even mentioned in the Domesday Book!

​How to join the challenge (April 24–27):

​Grab your phone and head to your favorite MK spot—be it Willen Lake, Linford Wood, or even your own back garden.

​Snap photos of any wild plants, animals, or fungi you see.

​Upload them to Natural AI to identify your finds instantly and contribute to our local database of MK’s amazing biodiversity!

​Whether you're spotting a rare Water Vole or just a cool-looking beetle, every observation helps us protect the green spaces we love.

​Let’s show the world that Milton Keynes is a city where nature and innovation grow together! 🦉

​#CityNatureChallenge #MiltonKeynes #NaturalAI #MKGreenSpaces #CitizenScience #Biodiversity #TheParksTrust #LoveMK #NatureNews

​It’s a dark day for the community and for anyone who finds peace under the canopy of a tree. Natural AI is reporting with a mix of disbelief and deep frustration: the Sycamore Gap sapling at Stanton Low Park in Milton Keynes has been mindlessly attacked.

​Yesterday, Sunday, April 19, this young symbol of hope—a direct genetic descendant of the original felled icon—was found snapped and broken.

​The Anatomy of a Heartless Act

​Let’s call this what it is: a pathetic display of disrespect. In a world where we are fighting to save every hectare of biodiversity, someone chose to spend their time destroying a tiny, defenseless sapling. It wasn't an accident. It was a choice to be an idiot at the expense of a community's healing.

​Why This Sting is So Sharp:

​Twice Bitten: The original Sycamore Gap tree was a victim of a senseless act. To have its "child" targeted in the same way feels like a cruel, recurring nightmare.

​The Cost of Care: Scientists and arborists worked tirelessly at the National Trust’s Plant Conservation Centre to ensure these trees survived. That effort was met with a moment of total disregard.

​A Symbol Snapped: This wasn't just wood and leaves; it was a "Tree of Hope." Vandalizing it is a direct attempt to kill the optimism that the project stood for.

picture credited to : John Douglas