Alps
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health5,300-Year-Old Yeast from Iceman Mummy Used to Bake Sourdough Bread
Scientists discover living yeast in the gut of Ötzi the Iceman and successfully bake sourdough bread with it.
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worldAustria's Glaciers Vanishing: All But Two Retreating
Dramatic climate change impact: Nearly all of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated in the last two years, with significant implications for water, energy, and landscapes.
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worldAvalanches Devastate Austrian Alps, Five Dead
Tragedy strikes the Austrian Alps as multiple avalanches claim five lives, including a father and son, near popular ski resorts.
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worldAvalanche Fatalities Surge: Examining Europe and California's Deadly Winter
Record avalanche deaths this season prompt an examination of contributing factors, from climate shifts to off-piste skiing risks.