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Why your dreams go bonkers at high altitude (and the science behind it)

Ever noticed your dreams get trippy when you're backpacking at altitude? You're not alone.

Neanderthals took reusable toolkits with them on high-altitude treks through the Alps

When Neanderthals in Italy were crossing the Alps, it's likely they took refuge in high-altitude bear caves. A new study of ...
CNN

Why NASA is launching rockets into the solar eclipse path

Eclipses inspire awe and bring people together to observe a stunning celestial phenomenon, but these cosmic events also enable scientists to unravel mysteries of the solar system. NASA will launch ...
University of Wyoming

UW’s High Altitude Bull Test and Sale to Conclude With March 26 Field Day

The University of Wyoming’s second annual High Altitude Bull Test and Sale will culminate in a field day at the Laramie Research and Extension Center Tuesday, March 26. The annual field day, which is ...
WUNC

This week in science: a comet, plastic-eating bugs, and how altitude changes smell

It's time now for our science news round up from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I'm joined by the show's hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hello, you two. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hey, Ari. REGINA ...