Fierce, fast summer rainstorms are on the rise in the Alps, and a 2 C temperature increase could double their frequency. A new study from researchers at the University of Lausanne and the University ...

Reduced snow cover and shifting vegetation patterns in the Alps, both driven by climate change, are having major combined impacts on biodiversity and functioning of ecosystems in the high mountains, ...

There’s nothing like gliding down a snow-covered slope. That’s if you ask the thousands of people that make an annual pilgrimage to our alpine resorts during the Australian winter. But this year, the ...

From rockfall to ice avalanches: Climate change is intensifying natural hazards in the mountains in many places, posing particular challenges for the Alpine region. This is the result of a study ...

Ever wondered why some dreams feel so realistic that they stay with you long after you wake up, while others seem like ...

Mountainous and high-altitude regions are considered to be among the most fragile ecosystems on Earth. From melting glaciers to land erosion, these environments face mounting threats from climate ...

Alpine bird communities are experiencing profound shifts in distribution, behaviour and community structure as a consequence of rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns and intensified ...

As Europe braces itself for another heatwave, demand for holidays in cooler destinations remains a very hot topic in travel right now. First coined by Condé Nast Traveller in its 2024 industry ...

Most people picture Switzerland's mountain tunnels as an engineering flex, a way to shrink travel time between cities. But ...