Alps
Coverage of Alps in the Nexus archive.
- A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps
The Swiss village of Kandersteg is facing a looming threat from an unstable mountain rock formation called Spitze Stei. This danger arises because thawing permafrost is destabilizing the Alps, leading to potential rock collapse.
- Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
Scientists discovered yeast in the gut of Oetzi the Iceman, using it to make bread. Oetzi was killed by an arrow in the Alps.
- Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
Scientists discovered yeast in the gut of a frozen mummy and used it to make bread. The mummy, Oetzi the Iceman, was killed by an arrow in the Alps 5,300 years ago.
- She's not wrong. Alps, Pyrenees, Hymalayas, Sierra Nevada... Bitcoin works everywhere
Madison Hanson discusses the benefits of using Bitcoin, highlighting its permissionless nature and ability to transfer wealth across borders without needing permission. She also notes that traditional credit cards require permission and are often limited to first-world countries. The post sparks a discussion on financial privilege.
- She's not wrong. Alps, Pyrenees, Hymalayas, Sierra Nevada... Bitcoin works everywhere
Madison Hanson discusses Bitcoin's global functionality, mentioning various mountain ranges. The post highlights Bitcoin's universal accessibility. It was submitted by a user on a platform.
- Musician performs inside melting glacier to highlight climate crisis
Swiss musician To Athena performed inside a melting glacier's cave to raise awareness about ice loss in the Alps. The performance aimed to highlight the climate crisis and its impact on glacial environments.