Headliners: Adventure in 60 Seconds
A roundup of the latest adventure news, by Mindy Zacharjasz
It’s all about the sun on this summer vacation: Solar eclipse hunters Nike and David Speltz were counting down the hours on their Russian icebreaker until last Friday’s total solar eclipse, a short ride from the North Pole (where they recently took a celebratory swim). The duo has already ventured to Turkey and Zambia to catch the elusive phenomena, making this one their fourth sighting.
Talk about a test drive: Arctic sailor Mike Horn took his new rig, the Pangaea, for a spin last week, making sure it’s up to snuff for his upcoming, four-year vertical circumnavigation of the world. Can’t get out to sail the world too? Perhaps settle for listening to the live sounds of the seas.
While the U.S. renewable energy bill is still stuck in senaterenewable energy bill is still stuck in senate, Toronto has a new idea: pay residents to reduce their carbon footprint–$20 million in grants over the next five years. And fresh out of the kitchen is a new, ceramic microwavable container that could allow leftover junkies to nuke food faster and with less energy.
Apparently it’s not just humans who need to worry about sunburn these days, fruits and veggies must beware of burns, blemishes, and stress, too. So what’s an apple to do? Why, layer on the SPF, of course.
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Animals
- These 'trash fish' are among Earth's most primitive animalsThese 'trash fish' are among Earth's most primitive animals
- These photos are works of art—and the artists are bugsThese photos are works of art—and the artists are bugs
- The epic migration of a 6-foot long, 200-pound catfishThe epic migration of a 6-foot long, 200-pound catfish
- Frans de Waal, biologist who studied animal emotion, dies at 75Frans de Waal, biologist who studied animal emotion, dies at 75
Environment
- Are synthetic diamonds really better for the planet? The answer isn't clear-cut.Are synthetic diamonds really better for the planet? The answer isn't clear-cut.
- This year's cherry blossom peak bloom was a warning signThis year's cherry blossom peak bloom was a warning sign
- The U.S. just announced an asbestos ban. What took so long?The U.S. just announced an asbestos ban. What took so long?
- The most dangerous job? Inside the world of underwater weldersThe most dangerous job? Inside the world of underwater welders
- The harrowing flight that wild whooping cranes make to surviveThe harrowing flight that wild whooping cranes make to survive
History & Culture
- Meet the powerful yokai that inspired the demon king in ‘Demon Slayer’Meet the powerful yokai that inspired the demon king in ‘Demon Slayer’
- A surprising must-wear for European monarchs? Weasels.A surprising must-wear for European monarchs? Weasels.
- Meet the woman who made Polaroid into a cultural iconMeet the woman who made Polaroid into a cultural icon
- Inside the observatory that birthed modern astrophysicsInside the observatory that birthed modern astrophysics
Science
- LED light treatments for skin are trendy—but do they actually work?LED light treatments for skin are trendy—but do they actually work?
- NASA smashed an asteroid. The debris could hit Mars.NASA smashed an asteroid. The debris could hit Mars.
- Humans really can have superpowers—scientists are studying themHumans really can have superpowers—scientists are studying them
- Why engineers are concerned about aging infrastructureWhy engineers are concerned about aging infrastructure
Travel
- 2024 will be huge for astrotourism—here’s how to plan your trip2024 will be huge for astrotourism—here’s how to plan your trip
- Play and stay in the mountains of eastern Nevada
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