Is Stonehenge aligned with the moon? Scientists hope to find out during a rare 'major lunar standstill, which happens once ...

There are lots of theories about how to avoid altitude sickness. But in practice, acclimatization isn’t so straightforward.

Altitudes above 2,000 meters raise children’s stunting risk in India, highlighting an urgent need for targeted health ...

Since few people have been to such altitudes, it is hard to know who may be affected. There are no specific factors such as age, sex, or physical condition that correlate with susceptibility to ...

It's too much because you don't really ever totally land. In fact, I would say, if you want to keep it in aeronautical terms, ...

Living at higher altitudes in India is linked to an increased risk of stunted growth, with children living in homes 2,000 ...

For golfers used to playing at sea level, there’s nothing quite like playing on a mountain course, like ones in Colorado or Montana. They are often surprised at how different their game can be ...

The high-altitude balloons are traveling at altitudes anywhere between 70,000 and 115,000 feet. Those altitudes are more than twice that of commercial airlines and far above the cloud tops.

Living at higher altitudes in India is linked to an increased risk of stunted growth, with children living in homes 2000 ...

Nepali officials recently tested a cargo drone on the world’s highest peak, and believe aerial devices could reduce trips through the deadly Khumbu Icefall ...

While being a commercial airline pilot isn’t a typical 9-5 job, it sure can bring home the big bucks. Recent contracts have pushed the average pay for a captain flying on an airline’s largest ...

The study found that children residing 2,000 meters or more above sea level are 40% more likely to experience stunted growth ...