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Courtesy of NOAA.Two new species of pancake batfishes have been discovered by researchers in the Gulf of Mexico, according to Reuters. The population of one of the newly discovered varieties may be restricted entirely to the area of the oil spill, John Sparks of the American Museum of Natural History…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/dmLYjs0kwncThe 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season in 4 minutes and 28 seconds. Video: NOAA Visualization Lab Today marks the end of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season, one of the busiest and costliest storm seasons in U.S. history. This season tied 2010 and 2011 for third place all time with 19…
George Washington’s nose is 21 feet long—plus 13 other facts about the presidential monument
In this weekly roundup, we scour the Web for our favorite long-form articles, collecting them here and on Longreads and Twitter. This installment focuses on statistics, secret agents, and guns.
Marc Twight November 20, 1995 What tortures your soul and why do you write? Can you recommend a fun climb in North America? Are you really that angst-filled, or is it just an image? What exactly is an ice grade? They seem so subjective.
Wild Things was founded 31 years ago to provide alpine climbing apparel and hardware for the world’s most extreme expeditions. The co-founder, Chamonix-born Marie Meunier, wore Wild Things on the first ascent of the South Face of Chacraraju, Peru, in 1977 with John Bouchard. Mugs Stump…
The coolest outdoor toys don't always cost a fortune
There was definitely some very expensive gear on display at this year’s Outdoor Retailer. I strolled by one parka that was beautiful, functional, breathable, and would protect you in virtually any weather—for only $900. So while extremely high-end gear is fun to talk about and often what we focus…
America's southern boundary has been a flashpoint for controversy and political debate for years. But a rollicking 2,000-mile drive with National Public Radio reveals there's much more to the region than meets the ear.