The consequences of climate change in the Alps are visible from space
Global warming has a particularly pronounced impact on the Alpine region. Like the Arctic, this European mountain range is becoming greener. Writing in the journal Science, researchers from the University of Lausanne and the University of Basel have now used satellite data to show that vegetation above the tree line has increased in nearly 80% […]
Simone Biles Backs Mikaela Shiffrin
“People suck.” Simone Biles came to Mikaela Shiffrin’s defense after the U.S. alpine skier shared hateful comments she received for being unable to finish her race at the Beijing Olympics.
The Way We Talk About Career Failures Is All Wrong
Already a world champion in alpine skiing, two-time Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin entered the Beijing Games as a favorite in multiple races. But by Tuesday, the media focus was only on what she did not do. Advertisement On Monday, Shiffrin crashed 11 seconds into the opening run of the giant slalom race, of which […]