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2 months ago

Why musician Mike Posner went back to the site of his near-lethal snakebite

When fame left him feeling empty, singer-songwriter Mike Posner set out to look for happiness. His plan: walk across America. What he didn't plan for: a venomous snake. About Mike Posner Mike Posner is a singer-songwriter with five studio albums. His pop single "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2017 Grammys. In addition to his own music, Posner has written hits for some of the world's biggest artists, including Maroon 5 and Justin Bieber.
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fromiRunFar
2 months ago

An Interview With Tyler Andrews on His 2025 Mount Everest FKT Attempts

Despite showing promising speed early in his climb, Tyler Andrews was forced to turn back from 8,450 meters, failing to achieve his fastest known time attempt on Everest.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Fox News Correspondent Climbs Everest Plants Network Flag at the Summit

Mike Tobin climbed Mount Everest to raise awareness for veteran and first responder suicides, performing 22 push-ups at the summit to symbolize daily deaths.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
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These Climbers Summited Mount Everest in Record Time. Did Inhaling Xenon Help?

British climbers reached Everest's summit rapidly, potentially aided by inhaling xenon gas, yet scientific backing for this remains inconclusive.
fromNature
3 months ago
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Daily briefing: Chemical 'shuttles' carry large drugs across the blood-brain barrier

Xenon gas enhances climbers' acclimatization, enabling safer and shorter ascents of Mount Everest.
A U.S. lab vital for air pollution research faces closure, jeopardizing health standards.
Bed bugs proliferated around the emergence of early cities, establishing them as urban pests.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

These Climbers Summited Mount Everest in Record Time. Did Inhaling Xenon Help?

British climbers reached Everest's summit rapidly, potentially aided by inhaling xenon gas, yet scientific backing for this remains inconclusive.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: Chemical 'shuttles' carry large drugs across the blood-brain barrier

Xenon gas enhances climbers' acclimatization, enabling safer and shorter ascents of Mount Everest.
A U.S. lab vital for air pollution research faces closure, jeopardizing health standards.
Bed bugs proliferated around the emergence of early cities, establishing them as urban pests.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Today in History: May 29, Hillary and Norgay first to summit Mount Everest

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first summited Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.
Rhode Island ratified the U.S. Constitution on May 29, 1790.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Peak speed: Sherpas say their traditions are at risk after record Everest ascents

The UK climbers and Andrew Ushakov scaled Everest in under a week through new pre-acclimatisation methods, bypassing traditional lengthy acclimatization at base camp.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Nepali breaks world record with 31st summit of Mount Everest

Kami Rita Sherpa needs no introduction. He is not just a national climbing hero, but a global symbol of Everest itself, added the expedition organiser.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

British climber sets record with 19th Everest summit, most by a non-Sherpa

Kenton Cool's achievement marks a significant milestone in mountaineering, being the first non-Sherpa guide to summit Everest 19 times, enhancing his legacy.
UK news
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

PlayGround SF Festival Premiere: The Passing Storm

The Passing Storm explores personal struggles against the backdrop of a deadly Everest ascent.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

A major change to who gets to climb Mount Everest could be coming

Nepal will require climbers to have prior experience on similar peaks to obtain Everest permits.
The goal of the new regulations is to reduce overcrowding and improve safety on Mount Everest.
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