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Nepal’s Ban on Independent Trekkers Remains Disorganized, Uncertain
April 1 came and went, and the situation around...
The Universe Isn’t Empty. It’s Filled With ‘Quantum Foam’
One of humankind's greatest intellectual advantages has been the...
Himalayan Avalanche Kills Seven Tourists, ‘Affects’ up to 80
Indian rescue personnel in the state of Sikkim scrambled...
First Ascent Teams — and One Skier — Arrive in Nepal
Some of the season's most interesting expeditions have begun...
Why The New Era of Space Exploration Is More Important Than Ever
As Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan left the surface...
Brains, Bones, and Ponce de Leon: The Strange Story of Florida’s Only Natural Hot Spring
It's worth noting when Florida is in the news...
NASA Picks First Woman, Black Man For Moon Mission
For the first time since space programs began, NASA...
Skier Saves Snowboarder Buried Head-Down on Mt. Baker
Powder is great, especially Mt. Baker's famously deep drifts....
A Tibet Permit in the Works? Plus: Annapurna Summit Schedule
Teams are in a rush to launch summit pushes,...
Camera Catches Deepest Fish Ever Off Coast of Japan
A scientific expedition near Japan caught footage that marks...
Exploration Mysteries: Rongorongo, the Hieroglyphics of Easter Island
Because of Easter Island's remote location at the edge...
Stonehenge Isn’t an Ancient Calendar After All
The purpose of Stonehenge has long been a mystery....
Woman Bitten By Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus Will Survive
On March 16, a blue-ringed octopus bit a woman...
Natural Wonders: Hoba, The World’s Largest Meteorite
Every day, approximately 17 meteorites hit the Earth. Near...
Horses Transformed Native American Life Earlier Than Thought, Study Says
There's arguably no image of the American West more...
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...
Welfringer, Livingstone Send Formidable New Route in Alps
Tom Livingstone and Symon Welfringer have completed a first...
A Heat Wave at -37˚C? That’s Bad News at the South Pole
The Amundsen-Scott station at the South Pole is recording...
Dispelling The Enduring Myth of Wolf Pack Pecking Order
In 1970, biologist David Mech published The Wolf: The...
Kuwaiti Flag Man Goes to Everest; Himalayan Climbers Still on Weather Hold
The number of commercial clients who will attempt Everest...
