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Can artificial snow save a melting glacier? Scientists tested cloud seeding on China’s Muz Taw Glacier and found a surprising change in ice lossScientists experimented with cloud seeding to encourage snowfall on China's Muz Taw Glacier. This artificial snow increased the glacier's r...- In 1950, a pregnant military wife boarded a US Air Force plane despite husband’s chilling warning. Then the aircraft vanished forever and 76 years later no one knows what happenedIn 1950, a US Air Force Douglas C-54 Skymaster disappeared over Canada’s Yukon with 44 people aboard, including a pregnant military wife, h...
- Since 2004, Switzerland has covered parts of eight glaciers with white blankets; protected ice melted about 59% less, preserving up to 350,000 cubic metres a yearSince 2004, giant white sheets have been deployed over Swiss glaciers to combat ice melt by reflecting solar radiation and altering energy ...
- The stars are still there, we just can't see them anymore as artificial light is now changing that view at an alarming pace, creating a brightening night that future generations may barely recognizeArtificial light pollution erases stars twice as fast as satellites measured. A child seeing 250 stars today may see fewer than 100 by age ...
- Louisiana's decades-old Christmas tree recycling program is quietly helping restore thousands of acres of wetlandsDiscarded Christmas trees are now rebuilding Louisiana's eroding coastlines. These trees are bundled and flown by helicopter into fragile m...
- In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steelIn 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quake...
- How China turned one of its toughest mountain crossings into an 18-kilometre tunnel with an artificial sky to keep drivers safeChina's Qinling Zhongnanshan Tunnel features an artificial sky to combat driver fatigue. This innovative lighting system simulates daylight...
- Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy LesothoLesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort attracts thousands of winter visitors annually. This unique sub-Saharan ski destination offers slopes for...
- Manali ‘snow scam’: This viral video may make you rethink your mountain plansManali ‘snow scam’ Video: A tourist's viral video from Manali has ignited a debate, alleging local guides are scamming visitors with a smal...
- How global warming is affecting China's glaciers and freshwater supplyChina's glaciers have reduced by 26% since 1960 due to global warming. Over 7,000 small glaciers have disappeared. The retreat poses risks ...
- China winter sports sector zooms along despite climate risk aheadChina's low-cost skiing industry is booming, fueled by government support and growing public interest, despite broader economic slumps. How...
- In warming world, skiing tries to stay snow white by going greenThe recent snowfall in Saalbach momentarily covered the lack of natural snow, highlighting the effects of global warming on skiing. Artific...
- Melting snow and muddy pistes disappoint skiers in BosniaRising temperatures and climate changes have impacted winter activities on Bosnia's Mount Bjelasnica and ski centres worldwide. The lack of...
- Sikkim: What causes Avalanche and how to prevent themAn avalanche near Sikkim's Nathu la border area killed 7 tourists and many are thought missing. It can be caused by several factors, includ...
- Finally, European ski resorts to witness snowfall in coming days. See where, whenSeveral tourists, who jetted off to Europe to witness snowfall and enjoy the ski resorts, have been left disappointed due to a lack of snow.
- Paralympians fear for future of winter sports as climate change takes holdWhen she should have been skiing during Norway's traditional snow season last winter, Birgit Skarstein was still rowing a scull boat on lak...
- How to stage Winter Olympics in a snow-challenged cityChina has reportedly estimated that snowmaking at the Winter Games is expected to use 49 million gallons of water - the equivalent of 74 Ol...
- Beijing - the favorite to host the 2022 Winter Olympics - has an awkward snow problemBeijing and Almaty, Kazakhstan are the only two cities bidding on the 2022 Olympics after several European cities with democratically elect...
- Tourism experts oppose J&K move to buy snow-making machinesFed by huge reservoirs located at high altitudes, the machines can produce snow by forcing water and pressured air through cannons.
- Divya Aashirwad to launch Snow World in JaipurGurgaon based realty player Divya Aashirwad Properties has joined hands with French snow manufacturer Technofun to set up an indoor Snow Wo...
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