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Three Climbers Open New Route on Ecuador’s Highest Peak in 14 Hours

admin — Sat, 23 May 2026 07:06:24 +0000

Three Colombian climbers successfully opened a new alpine-style route on the dangerous south face of Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest mountain, completing the ascent in just 14 hours.

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Singapore Harbors a New Deadly Jellyfish, Beach Tourists Urged to Stay Cautious

admin — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:51:16 +0000

Scientists have discovered a new deadly box jellyfish species in Singapore waters, raising fresh concerns for beach safety as venomous sightings increase near popular coastal areas.

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Predicting Rain Is Getting Harder as Climate Change Disrupts Atmospheric Patterns

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:21:49 +0000

Predicting rainfall is becoming more challenging as climate change alters atmospheric circulation, making it harder for scientists to determine when and where rain will fall despite clearer global trends.

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They Said It’s ‘Monster Coral’ Hidden in a Remote Pacific Volcano

admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:37:17 +0000

This ‘monster coral’ has survived extreme ocean conditions for centuries, raising new questions about how reefs endure climate change.

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Terrifying, Everest Climbers Allegedly Poisoned to Trigger Helicopter Evacuations

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:13:12 +0000

Investigators suspect that climbers were deliberately made ill. Evidence suggests that substances may have been added to food or medication misused to trigger symptoms resembling altitude sickness.

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Tropical Peat Fires Reach Highest Level in 2,000 Years

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:03:26 +0000

Tropical peat fires are no longer just natural events. Research shows a dramatic surge since the 20th century, fueled by human land-use changes and rising risks in Indonesia.

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Every Year, Thousands of People Get Lost While Hiking in Japan’s Mountains

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:31:23 +0000

Mountain accidents in Japan have more than tripled since the mid-1990s. From fewer than 1,000 cases in 1994, the number has climbed to over 3,300 annually.

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New “Jerk” Signal Could Predict Volcanic Eruptions Hours Before They Happen

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:33:41 +0000

The newly identified “jerk” signal takes a different approach by focusing on extremely slow, low-frequency ground movements caused by magma pushing through the Earth’s crust.

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When Death Feels Close, Why Do We Still Want to Travel?

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:49:47 +0000

Fear of death during the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop people from traveling—it reshaped how they do it. New research shows that instead of staying home, many people chose safer, quieter destinations in search of meaning and control.

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Why the World Ignores the Insect Extinction Crisis

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:38:26 +0000

Nearly 88.5 percent of insect and arachnid species have no conservation status at all, meaning scientists lack sufficient information to determine whether their populations are stable, declining, or approaching extinction.

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