For many years, scientists have been discussing whether the population in mountain regions is increasingly at risk from ...

Researchers found nanoplastic contamination in Alpine glaciers, tracing the particles back to ocean waves and urban pollution ...

Nanoplastics -- plastic particles smaller than 1 m -- are widely dispersed because of their low weight. A research team now shows the extent to which glaciers at an altitude of more than 3,000 m in ...

The ranges and valleys of the Swiss Alps stand out in this image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission in December 2024.

In 19th-century France, the young chemist challenged the theory of spontaneous generation and discovered an invisible world ...

Our planet is getting warmer every year, but over the last couple of years in the Swiss alps that’s on epic display. And while glaciers in Switzerland lost a record amount of ice last year, 2023 was ...

Discover the ultimate adrenaline rush in New Zealand, from bungee jumping to white-water rafting. Explore top extreme sports ...

Does flooding from melting glaciers pose a growing danger in the high mountains? Not necessarily, as a study led by the ...

For many years, scientists have been discussing whether the population in mountain regions is increasingly at risk from meltwater floods, as melting ...

Explore snow caves and ice sculptures at France's largest glacier. Scenic train rides, hiking, and breathtaking views await ...

Embracing slow travel in Haute Maurienne Vanoise means embracing nature and own place within it. Laurel Waldron dons her snow ...

Luxury tour operator SwisSkiSafari tracks powder at a micro level to whisk clients to Europe's prime slopes. We pursued the ...