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The Universe Isn’t Empty. It’s Filled With ‘Quantum Foam’

One of humankind's greatest intellectual advantages has been the...
Rescue workers use heavy equipment to dig out avalanche victims in Sikkim

Himalayan Avalanche Kills Seven Tourists, ‘Affects’ up to 80

Indian rescue personnel in the state of Sikkim scrambled...
The climbers smile and make the Victory sign from inside their tent.

First Ascent Teams — and One Skier — Arrive in Nepal

Some of the season's most interesting expeditions have begun...
NASA spacecraft in space

Why The New Era of Space Exploration Is More Important Than Ever

As Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan left the surface...
From left to right: NASA astronauts Christina Hammock Koch, Reid Wiseman (seated), Victor Glover, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

NASA Picks First Woman, Black Man For Moon Mission

For the first time since space programs began, NASA...
helmet cam footage of two hands digging out a snow covered face

Skier Saves Snowboarder Buried Head-Down on Mt. Baker

Powder is great, especially Mt. Baker's famously deep drifts....
A lonely climber stands at the foot of Annapurna, a cloud on its top, under a blue sky.

A Tibet Permit in the Works? Plus: Annapurna Summit Schedule

Teams are in a rush to launch summit pushes,...
snailfish eating bait in the deep ocean

Camera Catches Deepest Fish Ever Off Coast of Japan

A scientific expedition near Japan caught footage that marks...
Jarkya 6,473m.

Japanese to Attempt Unclimbed Jarkya Peak

A Japanese party is heading to Nepal to attempt...
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Exploration Mysteries: Rongorongo, the Hieroglyphics of Easter Island

Because of Easter Island's remote location at the edge...
Stonehenge

Stonehenge Isn’t an Ancient Calendar After All

The purpose of Stonehenge has long been a mystery....
Man on a stand-up paddleboard under dark skies

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
The blue-ringed octopus.

Woman Bitten By Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus Will Survive

On March 16, a blue-ringed octopus bit a woman...
meteor rock

Natural Wonders: Hoba, The World’s Largest Meteorite

Every day, approximately 17 meteorites hit the Earth. Near...
skiers hiking up Mount Whitney

Weekend Warm-Up: The Last Hill

What makes a great adventure story? Is it achieving something...
Navajo man with horse

Horses Transformed Native American Life Earlier Than Thought, Study Says

There's arguably no image of the American West more...
a hand pointing a microphone at a fern

Plants ‘Cry’ When Stressed, New Study Says

Much like babies or hardworking science journalists, plants "cry"...

An Everest Doctor on Frostbite: What It Is, How to Avoid It, How to Treat It

Although we live in an age with unrivaled access...
tom livingstone

Welfringer, Livingstone Send Formidable New Route in Alps

Tom Livingstone and Symon Welfringer have completed a first...
a panoramic view of structures at the Amundson-Scott station at the South Pole.

A Heat Wave at -37˚C? That’s Bad News at the South Pole

The Amundsen-Scott station at the South Pole is recording...
a pack of four wolves

Dispelling The Enduring Myth of Wolf Pack Pecking Order

In 1970, biologist David Mech published The Wolf: The...
A climber stands on a flat summit totally covered by a giantic flag, the blue sky above.

Kuwaiti Flag Man Goes to Everest; Himalayan Climbers Still on Weather Hold

The number of commercial clients who will attempt Everest...
coronal hole

Solar Hole Could Bring Powerful Winds To Earth This Week

It's not unusual for coronal holes to open in...