Flipboard PhotographersStoryboard2023: The Year in PhotographyCurated byFlipboard PhotographersTo reflect on the year in photography is to reflect on the year in tragedy, including the Israel-Hamas war, a year of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the wildfire in Maui. The rise of AI and “promptography” were also huge topics, particularly after an AI-generated image won a major photography contest. The Nature Photograph of the Year, an ethereal shot of a bear in the Andes, offers a kind of antidote to the noise and heartbreak. Enjoy these photos and many more in this retrospective.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2023: Year in EntertainmentCurated byYear in ReviewHollywood production shut down for months because of strikes by the writers' and actors' unions over issues like compensation and AI. Yet it was a boom year for cinemas thanks to the Barbieheimer phenomenon and concert films by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. Making a surprise comeback in 2023? The Beatles. "Succession" came to an end, Disney turned 100, and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" cleaned up at the Oscars.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2023: Year in TechCurated byYear in ReviewIt's been quite a transformative year for the technology industry, with the mass adoption of artificial intelligence systems, the introduction of Twitter alternatives and who could forget about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank? Apple dived into the virtual reality space, a move which has been met with awe, excitement and doubt. Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X and social media has been awash with misinformation, particularly in relation to the Israel-Hamas war.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2023: Year in ScienceCurated byYear in ReviewAstronomers found some surprising things in our universe, new innovations in bio-engineering could change medicine forever, and anthropologists overhauled our understanding of human history. This year saw some eye-popping scientific advancements and discoveries, but also looming threats and ethical dilemmas to go along with them.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2023: Year in Forgotten StoriesCurated byYear in ReviewThe news never stops and unfortunately some really important stories get lost in the flood of coverage — or, in the case of mass shootings, are so common that no one really pays attention any more. Here are our picks for the top neglected stories of the past year.
Year in ReviewStoryboard2023: Year in PoliticsCurated byYear in ReviewA narrowly divided House of Representatives proved to be ungovernable. A former president faced a record four criminal indictments. An ethics scandal rocked the Supreme Court. These are our picks for the top political stories of this very tumultuous year.
