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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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Ghost Spiders Turn Out to Exist in Indonesia Too

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:26:35 +0000

A ghost spider no one knew existed has been discovered in Indonesia—rewriting what scientists know about spiders in Southeast Asia.

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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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Hidden in Limestone, This New Gecko Could Disappear Before We Know It

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:48:15 +0000

This tiny gecko survived millions of years in isolation. Now its entire habitat could disappear in decades.

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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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UIAA Guide: 10 Things to Consider When Buying Climbing Gear

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:31:26 +0000

Buying the wrong climbing gear could cost more than money. UIAA reveals 10 critical mistakes climbers must avoid before trusting their lives to the rope.

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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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