Why a prairie scientist spent years photographing a single square meter of land

03/09/2025 29 min
Why a prairie scientist spent years photographing a single square meter of land

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Have you ever wondered how much life a tiny patch of land can hold? Nebraska scientist Chris Helzer photographed one square meter of prairie from every angle for two years, getting to know the creatures that call it home. By blending art and science, he hopes to open people's eyes to this underappreciated ecosystem on the Great Plains that is shrinking more and more every year.