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Fall Expedition Targets Earhart Mystery on Nikumaroro
science13 days ago

Fall Expedition Targets Earhart Mystery on Nikumaroro

A 16-person Purdue-led expedition will sail to Nikumaroro to examine the Taraia object, a lagoon anomaly some researchers believe could be Amelia Earhart’s Electra 10E. The team will dredge sediments and survey the lagoon edge to determine if the aircraft is there, with a full excavation and potential Purdue custody planned if wreckage is found. Delays due to weather and Kiribati approvals have pushed the mission to fall, as researchers weigh decades of theories—from Earhart and Noonan running out of fuel near Howland Island to the possibility of Nikumaroro survival.

via USA Today|
#amelia-earhart#electra-10e#expedition
Renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche
world24 days ago

Renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja, famed for conquering all 14 eight-thousanders and leading a winter K2 ascent, was killed when an avalanche struck his Broad Peak expedition, killing 11 climbers. Rescue efforts recovered several bodies as teams persisted in harsh conditions; the group included Nepali climbers and international partners.

via theguardian.com|
#avalanche#broad-peak#expedition
ARC Raiders Launch Second Expedition with Catch-Up, Bigger Stash, and New Cosmetics
technology6 months ago

ARC Raiders Launch Second Expedition with Catch-Up, Bigger Stash, and New Cosmetics

ARC Raiders announce the second Expedition with signups Feb 25 and a Mar 1 departure. The max Stash requirement is lowered to 3 million Coins (600k per Skill Point). A catch-up system lets Raiders reclaim missed Skill Points—300k Stash per missing Point, with Coins contributing to second-expedition progress first. First-timers keep the first Expedition rewards, while continuing Raiders gain more Stash space and Skill Points; permanent bonuses carry over. New cosmetics and upgrades arrive (Patchwork evolved, Scrappy outfits), plus an upgraded Expedition Indicator. Stash space rises 12→24; XP boost goes 5%→10%; Scrappy materials 6%→12%; repair value 60%→70%. Buffs stack for consecutive expeditions but reset if you skip. Rewards, trackers, and most cosmetics remain unaffected.

via ARC Raiders|
#cosmetics#expedition#raiders
Drilling Into Thwaites: Charting Antarctica’s Fastest-Melting Glacier
science7 months ago

Drilling Into Thwaites: Charting Antarctica’s Fastest-Melting Glacier

A New York Times climate feature follows a 10-person expedition aboard the icebreaker Araon as scientists drill into Thwaites Glacier to install sensors and measure how fast it’s melting, battling challenging weather while assessing how soon the glacier could collapse and raise sea levels. The report sits alongside coverage of EPA’s revised approach to cost-benefit analyses for pollution, and data showing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.4% last year due to more coal use and colder weather, all within ongoing climate-policy debates.

via The New York Times|
#antarctica#expedition#glacier-melt
Colombia Explores and Protects 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck
world-news2 years ago

Colombia Explores and Protects 300-Year-Old Treasure-Laden Shipwreck

Colombia has launched a deep-water expedition to explore the San José shipwreck, an 18th-century galleon believed to contain billions of dollars worth of gold, silver, and emeralds. The ship, which sank in 1708, was discovered in 2015 and is often referred to as the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks." The exact location remains a state secret, and the treasure's ownership is contested by Colombia, Spain, and the United States.

via Fox News|
#colombia#expedition#san-jose
"Uncovering Clues: Artifacts Linked to Coronado's Fabled City of Gold Expedition"
archaeology2 years ago

"Uncovering Clues: Artifacts Linked to Coronado's Fabled City of Gold Expedition"

Archaeologists suggest that a flaked-stone obsidian blade found in the Texas panhandle could be linked to Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's expedition to search for the fabled city of gold, Cibola. The blade's chemical composition indicates it originates from Central Mexico's Sierra de Pachuca mountain range, where indigenous people used obsidian until the Spanish conquest. Researchers from Southern Methodist University believe the artifact was likely dropped by a member of Coronado's expedition, providing potential evidence of their presence in the region.

via HeritageDaily|
#archaeology#cibola#coronado
"Ford Recalls: Seat Belt Issues Prompt Recall of Expedition, Transit, and Lincoln Navigator Vehicles"
automotive2 years ago

"Ford Recalls: Seat Belt Issues Prompt Recall of Expedition, Transit, and Lincoln Navigator Vehicles"

Ford has issued recalls for over 150,000 vehicles, including certain Ford Expeditions, Transits, Lincoln Navigators, Explorers, and E-350/E-450s due to various safety issues such as suspension, steering, seatbelt, and power steering problems. Owners are advised to bring their vehicles to Ford dealerships for free inspections and necessary repairs. The recalls involve issues with seatbelt locking mechanisms, rear axle lubricant, suspension and steering components, and power steering fluid connections. Car owners can check the status of their vehicles through the NHTSA recall check or USA TODAY's recall database.

via USA TODAY|
#automotive#expedition#ford