National Geographic revealed its 29 Pictures of the Year in its December 2023 issue. The photos show stunning images of nature, scientific advancements, and human-interest stories.

National Geographic's Pictures of the Year showcase "the wonder of our world in 29 pictures," and features work by photographers around the world.

This year’s Pictures of the Year continue that long tradition, as National Geographic photographers “ventured to places far and wide” to capture the most fascinating images ever put to film ...