First ozone measurements from Everest's peak

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The first ozone measurement taken on the summit of Mount Everest has revealed surprisingly high levels of ozone, which scientists involved in the expedition suggest might have originated from urban pollution.

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Mice ascend Everest to combat doping in sport

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Researchers are looking for biochemical markers of the body's response to high altitude, as they could provide a test for gene doping by athletes...

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Early fire risk for mountains near Los Angeles

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Researchers at the University of Utah and elsewhere developed a new way to predict when vegetation dries to the point it is most vulnerable to large fires in the Santa Monica Mountains near Los Angeles. This year's forecast says the highest-risk fire period will begin July 13 -- weeks earlier than usual. Yet the study also shows that global warming hasn't caused any apparent long-term trend toward early fire seasons in the Santa Monicas.

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