The True Story Behind the “El Cap Kindergartener” Ascent

New Trump rules make it more costly to electrify North Carolina homes

The Department of Energy recently announced new guidance that prevents “fuel switching,” scrambling the state’s first-ever electrification program.

A New Species of Pit Viper Emerges in the Himalayas

DNA helped differentiate the venomous serpent from its closest relative The post A New Species of Pit Viper Emerges in the Himalayas appeared first on Nautilus.

You Don’t Need Expensive Gear to Climb a Mountain. Just Ask Kate Middleton.

The Princess of Wales completed the National Three Peaks Challenge wearing basic running shorts. Here's why that might change your approach to buying gear. The post You Don’t Need Expensive Gear to Climb a Mountain. Just Ask Kate Middleton. appeared first on Outside Online.

A Plunge on a Glacier Peak Triggered a Precision Chopper Rescue. Here is How Crew Members Pulled It Off.

Rescuers tell Outside about the dramatic hoist rescue of two climbers stranded on Mount Siyeh in Glacier National Park after a fall. The post A Plunge on a Glacier Peak Triggered a Precision Chopper Rescue. Here is How Crew Members Pulled It Off. appeared first on Outside Online.

El Niño is here, and it’s already scrambling fisheries throughout the Pacific

Patrice Lawrence is the new children’s laureate – why she is the perfect pick in this moment of division

Patrice Lawrence’s vision for her children’s laureateship is to foster a sense of belonging through reading.