High altitude and hard falls: how I mastered skiing at 40
As Warren explains, the key to having full control over your skiing is to press your shins against the front of the ski boot ...
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In the high Andes, a dream to restore a special forest takes root
Three years ago, while exploring the Mojanda mountain range in Ecuador, a team of researchers from a local NGO and a ...
Lost forest found: 6,000-year-old trees emerge from melting ice in Wyoming’s Rocky Mountains
Scientists have uncovered ancient whitebark pine trees preserved for almost 6,000 years in Wyoming's Rocky Mountains. This ...
Morgantown students awarded $1,500 for NASA challenge experiment
Four eighth-grade students at South Middle School will be taking their experiment to new heights after winning the NASA TechRise Student Challenge, a national competition that selected 60 teams ...
Sky skimmers: The race to fly satellites in the lowest orbits yet
There's a new race in space, but it's not where you might think. It's happening close to home – in the nearest bit of space, ...
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In Ecuador, a mountain shrub could hold the key to restoring a precious ecosystem
The view outside from this eco-hotel in northern Ecuador reveals vast hillsides still scarred by fires. In late January 2024, ...
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Step up your hiking style with Shailene Woodley's look
Start with a moisture-wicking base layer to keep sweat in check. Next, add a lightweight fleece or wool for insulation, and top it off with a waterproof, breathable outer layer. Shailene regularly ...
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Urban Sky Raises $30 Million in Series B Funding to Unlock Routine and Easy Global Access to the Stratosphere
long-dwell and deep-reach access to the high-altitude environment for communications and intelligence mission support. Moving forward, Urban Sky will pioneer new technologies needed to deploy the ...
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Outlook for crude and its impact on propane prices
Mark Rachal, director of research and publications for Cost Management Solutions, explores crude's impact on propane prices.
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The incredible road that's the 'world's highest' at 19,000ft near a volcano
Located in the Copiapo Province, within the Chilean region of Atacama, close to the Argentinian border, this road traverses a desolate, high-altitude environment marked by loose gravel ...