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Tourists can experience Athabasca Glacier in this first-ever ELECTRIC Ice Explorer [video]

Athabasca Glacier Gets an Electric Ice Explorer for Tourist Trips

Tour operators in Jasper National Park are introducing what is described as the first electric Ice Explorer, aiming to carry visitors across glacier terrain with lower noise and local emissions.

Key Takeaways

The vehicle is described as the first electric Ice Explorer.
It is built to carry up to 52 guests on Athabasca Glacier.

DT Editorial Team·May 31, 2026·via electrek.co

Why Gibraltar’s Monkeys Are Eating Dirt

Researchers say Barbary macaques living near tourists in Gibraltar are more likely to eat soil, probably as a way to soothe stomach problems linked to junk food from people.

Key Takeaways

Researchers found dirt eating was most common in macaque troops closest to tourists.
The behavior likely helps soothe stomach issues linked to junk food from people.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via gizmodo.com

Spain faces a deeper rethink on beach erosion as storms undo repeated repairs

Spain is rethinking how it responds to coastal erosion after winter storms repeatedly wipe out stretches of shoreline and undermine summer reconstruction efforts.

Key Takeaways

Spain is rethinking its response to beach erosion.
Winter storms repeatedly undo summer coastal reconstruction work.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via phys.org