An unexpected expedition will attempt Makalu in winter. Abolfazl Ghozali of Iran has just arrived in Nepal to climb the world's fifth-highest peak, guided by Sanu Sherpa. Gholazi, 62, has climbed ...

Nepal is home to many of the most glowing touring courses in the world. Among these, the Everest Base Camp trip, Annapurna ...

They cover the designation and protection of European sites and the protection of European protected species. The protection of SSSIs (Site of Special Scientific Interest), already established in the ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — Researchers have derived a formula for viral behavior in the Wild Cards, a science fiction series written by a collection of authors about an alien virus called the Wild Card ...

This year, several teams went to the Himalayas to attempt winter ascents on Mt. Everest, Manaslu, Makalu and Annapurna. Winter Ascents of Himalayan peaks present an additional set of challenges ...

Sea levels are rising and oceans are becoming warmer. Longer, more intense droughts threaten crops, wildlife and freshwater supplies. From polar bears in the Arctic to marine turtles off the coast of ...