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Gasherbrum IV as seen from the South.

Gasherbrum IV: Movement At Last

Sergey Nilov and Dmitry Volovchenko cannot wait any longer....
August 28, 2023
polar bear tracks in the snow

DNA From Tracks Could Yield Better Way to Study Polar Bears

Studying polar bears — particularly their movements across the...
August 27, 2023
Wild swimming in Skjólfjörur, Iceland.

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
August 27, 2023
Kenro Nakajima (left) and Kazuya Hiraide after summiting Karun Koh.

Secret Line On Tirich Mir; K2 West Face Announced

After making the first ascent of the north face...
August 27, 2023
The flag of Liberland.

Terra Nullius: Land That Belongs to No Country

There are 195 countries in the world and the...
August 26, 2023
Sperm wh.ales

Two Species of Whale Have a New Fishing Tactic

Two species of whale follow deep sea trawlers and...
August 26, 2023
The vast north side of Ghamubar Zom (Dhuli Chhish). The unclimbed north-northwest ridge, which is more than 2,000m high, rises away from the camera on the right of the picture and ends at the northwest summit.

Three Strong Japanese Teams Targeting First Ascents

Three strong Japanese teams are attempting three separate first...
August 26, 2023
An artist's impression of a magnetar.

Astronomers Find New Type of Magnetic Star

Astronomers have found the most magnetic star. The giant...
August 25, 2023
Utulie'n Aure (8-/RS3/I) in the Dolomites.

New Multi-Pitch Route in the Dolomites

In mid-July, Czech climbers Michal Coubal, Martin Tucka, and...
August 25, 2023
north sentinel island

Exploration Mysteries: North Sentinel Island

In the Andaman archipelago, in the Bay of Bengal,...
August 25, 2023
a stone hand ax dating to at least 1.2 million years ago, with detail

Ancient ‘Workshop’ With 500+ Tools Operated by Mysterious Hominins

A dig in Ethiopia yielded an obsidian mother lode...
August 25, 2023
A space pen in a case.

Space Pens: Handier Than A Sword

Heavy duty, long-lasting, technologically advanced and adaptable to most...
August 24, 2023
The launch of Chandrayaan-3.

India Lands Near Moon’s South Pole In Historic First

On August 23, India became the first country to...
August 24, 2023
A rockslide down Celse Nievre Valley.

Alps Crumbling in the Heat

A long heat wave in southern and central Europe...
August 24, 2023
The three climbers on the top.

Leo Houlding and the East Face of Mount Asgard

This summer, climber and adventurer Leo Houlding, along with...
August 24, 2023
Dmytri Golovchenko approaching the base of Gasherbrum IV some days ago.

Why Gasherbrum IV May Be the Climb of the Year

As I write these lines, Sergey Nilov and Dmitry...
August 23, 2023
volcano erupting

Lava-Chasers and Volcanic Tourism

Lava-chasers flock to the world's most active volcanoes, risking...
August 23, 2023
Wildfires in California.

Ancient Wildfires Wiped Out Large Mammals in California

Globally, wildfires are getting worse. This year alone they...
August 23, 2023
A black bear climbing rock

A Bear Climbed Half Dome!

Bears are great climbers; it’s a fact. That’s what makes...
August 23, 2023
Aerial view of aqueducts.

Puquios: The Ancient Aqueducts of the Nazca

A mere four kilometers from the famous Nazca Lines...
August 22, 2023
Climbers in line before Everest's summit.

Everest Prices Soar

Nepal's government intends to increase Everest permit fees by...
August 22, 2023
nile crocodiles feeding

Bad News: Hungry Crocodiles Sense Stress in Infants Better Than Humans

Natural selection is an indifferent mother. Crying babies trigger...
August 22, 2023
Volunteers and officials from Puebla Police and Mexico's Red Cross took part in the search and rescue effort.

Four Dead on Mexico’s Highest Peak

On August 20, a fall killed four people climbing...
August 22, 2023
A network of people.

Six Degrees of Separation

"Six degrees of separation. Between us and everybody else...
August 21, 2023