Foods Served in Planes Taste Bad; Here's Why

Medicine & Technology Jun 19, 2024

The sense of taste and smell drastically change in flight. Read to find out why.

Ancient Moss Survived 165 Million Years at High Altitudes, but May Not Adapt to the Threats of Climate Change

Aug 10, 2023

The world’s oldest moss has survived millions of years of evolution and resilience, but now faces extinction due to climate change. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Honeybee Flight Depends on Ground Distance, Mirrored Surface Disorients Altitude

Apr 18, 2022

Experts found new evidence on how honeybees fly and keep their altitudes. Read more about the findings that were first examined back in the 1960s.

Higher Is Faster: Study Reveals Effect of Altitude, Environment on Bird, Mammal Evolution Rate in High Regions

Sep 03, 2021

A new study suggests that the rise and fall of Earth's landscapes have also affected the evolution of animals, with birds and mammals in mountainous regions evolving quicker.

High-Altitude Living Changed the Epigenetics of Peruvians

Dec 23, 2020

Scientists found alterations in the epigenetics of the DNA of Peruvian people living in the high altitude Andes mountains.

Sky-High Dig Reveals Ancient Paleoindian Workshop Site in Andes

Oct 27, 2014

In a sky-high archaeological dig, based near the peaks of the Peruvian Andes mountains, an international team of researchers unearthed the oldest-known evidence of human settlement high above sea level. In fact, the rock shelters and tool fragments found, date back roughly 12,000 years and lie 14,700 feet above coastal sea level at the base of the mountain range.