4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (957+ words) In 1983, American entomologist Justin Schmidt created his pain index for insect stings. His four-level scale moves from the red fire ant, “sharp, sudden, mildly alarming… like walking across a shag carpet and reaching for the light switch,” to the northern…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (825+ words) When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix by exploring social media and the web. Here are some of the best adventure links we’ve discovered this week. All-Female Team Establishes New Big-Wall Route in Brazil: Gisely Ferraz, Laura Pineau,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (494+ words) Domain One follows a surfing expedition to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula region, advocating for the area to be made a Marine Protected Area. Two brothers, the “Gauchos Del Mar” (sea cowboys), have been going on film…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (174+ words) Honey badgers are a small carnivorous mustelid, but don’t let their stature fool you; they are famously strong, with thick skin that protects them from much larger predators. The species has a large range, but sightings are quite rare. Spotting…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (499+ words) Parks Canada has closed trails in Kluane National Park in the Yukon after a young wolf attacked a visitor, causing minor injuries. The solitary wolf had been hanging around the area, exhibiting what authorities describe as “lack of wariness and…...