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Archaeologists digging a trench around the shipwreck to get a closer look.

Science Links of the Week 

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
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Santa Spotted Paragliding at a French Ski Resort

For every smart kid who questions the physics behind...
a young man builds a log cabin by hand

Weekend Warm-Up: I Spent Three Years Alone Building a Log Cabin

Erik Grankvist was 17, living in Stockholm, Sweden, and...
Kayaking down the river through the oine trees

Top 10 Expedition of 2022: #8: Madison Eklund Kayaks to Hudson Bay 

Madison Eklund had always been an active hiker, climber,...

A Final Blow to Grace Tseng’s Kangchenjunga Claim: The 8000ers.com Report

"The summit was not reached," concludes a thorough report...
Mateusz Waligora with his Antarctic campsite.

Antarctica 2022: Searle Aborts, Remaining Expeditions Approach The Plateau

Antarctica has been a struggle for most teams this...
Paul Ramsden on the Phantom Line.

Top 10 of 2022: #9: Jugal Spire

There is a good reason why Paul Ramsden and...
black hole eating a star

NASA Witnesses Black Hole ‘Snacking’ on a Star

NASA announced Tuesday that it observed one of the...
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A Guide to Climbing in Cuba

For travelers, Cuba offers world-famous musicians, unique cuisine, and...

Best Tea Temperature and Dunking Times for Christmas Cookies: A Scientific Analysis

"Over recent years the public sector has faced immense...
a landscape photo of Antarctica

How Did Life Survive on Snowball Earth? The Answer Lies in Antarctica

Imagine the cold, icy, punishing environs of Antarctica. Now...
Magor uses his sled as a bridge to hop over a lead in late spring.

Top 10 Expeditions of 2022, #10: 835Km on Axel Heiberg Island

Last spring, self-professed "pensioners" John Dunn and Graeme Magor...
Summit selfie of several climbers

Unclimbed Himalayan Peaks For Clients: A New Sales Strategy?

Some outfitters are trying to overcome the negative perception...
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Natural Wonders: El Ojo

When you type in the coordinates 34°15’07.8" S by...
did dinosaurs eat mammals

Did Dinosaurs Eat Mammals? Yes

At last, there's peer-reviewed evidence to back up a...
a raven uses a car draft

Raven Joins Road Trip, Drafts Off Car for 45 Minutes

A couple driving along a lonely stretch of snowy...
a shot of water pumping equipment in a cave

A Trauma Doctor Analyzes the Thai Cave Rescue: ‘Nothing Short of Miraculous’

You probably already know the story. In 2018, 12 juvenile...
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Ancient Body, Signs of Gold Unearthed Near Stonehenge

A goldsmith's body found near Stonehenge had more treasure...
Alex Txikon and Simone Moro in their tent at Manaslu Base Camp last winter.

Cho Oyu, Manaslu, and The Definition of Winter

"I am not trying to create controversy, but after...
a nurse shark

Nurse Sharks Return to the Same Spot for Decades to Breed

Scientists studying nurse sharks in the Dry Tortugas have...
Tseng with o2 mask, Kangchenjunga's summit area in background.

Another Controversy for Grace Tseng: Kangchenjunga

The second half of 2022 has not been good...
greg boswell

The Weather Outside Is Frightful: A New Winter Route In Scotland

Scotland in winter isn't exactly at the top of...
Prolific caver Marion Smith

World’s Most Prolific Cave Explorer Dies at 80

Marion Smith, a caver with 8,291 separate explorations to...
Alex Honnold climbing The Phoenix

Watch Alex Honnold Free Solo ‘The Phoenix’ (7c+, 5.13)

If you know only one thing about rock climbing,...