Anophthalmus hitleri is a small, amber-colored beetle native to a few damp caves in Slovenia. It has one glaring problem.
Tag: Caves and Caverns
Mark Dickey, U.S. Cave Expert, Rescued in Turkey
Mark Dickey became sick deep underground more than a week ago. His safe extraction brought together cavers from around the world.
Teams in Turkey Try to Rescue Sick American From Underground Cave
Mark Dickey, an American cave specialist, fell ill several days ago and has been unable to climb out on his own. Medical teams say his condition is improving.
What Soledar’s Salt, Lost in the Fight for Bakhmut, Means to Ukraine
Soledar, crushed in Russia’s long assault on Bakhmut, was only a little town. But its salt is a national staple, and a matter of pride.
Tunisian Cave Village Empties Out in Face of Drought and Modernity’s Draw
For 1,000 years, homes dug into a desert cliff have sheltered olive farmers and sheep herders from summer heat and winter cold. But an exodus threatens its future. “We are left alone here.”
4 Years After Thrilling Cave Rescue, Sleepy Park Readies for Onslaught
An unheralded national park in Thailand was the center of global attention when 12 boys were trapped in a cave there. In the wake of major movies about the rescue, the park expects a visitor surge.
Over Caves and Over Budget, Mexico’s Train Project Barrels Toward Disaster
Pitched as a way to develop the country’s poorest region, the Maya Train is threatened by a ballooning budget and rushed construction over fragile terrain. But Mexico’s president has refused to slow it down.
They Thought the Skulls Were Murder Victims’. They Were Off by Centuries.
Originally thought to be the remnants of gang killings, dozens of skulls found in a cave in southern Mexico are now believed to be from sacrificial killings more than 1,000 years ago.
A Stunning Look at the Hidden Mysteries of Glacier Caves
A group of scientists and adventure athletes are venturing into icy labyrinths to study their relationships with glacial melting and climate change.
Nottingham’s Dilemma: Robin Hood or High Tech?
An unlamented mall in the heart of the English city is being demolished. But what should go in its place?