There’s a new world record for the oldest tandem parachute jump. Rut Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson, of Sweden, took the title when she parachuted on May 29 at the age of 103 years and 259 days old, ...

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This spider may soon be parachuting into your neighborhood — literally. The jorō, a type of arachnid native to Japan and other parts of Asia, could end up spreading throughout the Eastern U.S.

Famed mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja was involved in a tragic parachuting accident that claimed the life of his instructor, Dean Waldo, on Oct. 14. Now, Purja outlines some of what happened. Editor’s ...

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Several US troops, including Navy SEALs, have died in parachuting accidents over the past decade. Despite the danger, parachuting is a valuable method to put forces on the ground for important ...

In this Oct. 24, 2021, file photo, the Joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Georgia. Credit: Alex Sanz / AP This story was originally published in March 2022. Take ...