Marine mammal watching and swimming tourism has become increasingly popular around the world over the last fifty years. However, more than a third of marine mammals are now threatened with …
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Back when I got started studying survival, making a friction fire from a Bow-drill was akin to being a magician. Anyone and everyone would get wide-eyed when the two pieces …
Editor’s note: Thomas Reiter is an ESA astronaut and former Director of Human Spaceflight and Operations. Today, he serves as ESA’s Interagency Coordinator and Advisor to the Director General. ESA’s …
Whatever the season, the Laurentians offer breathtaking scenery and an exceptional setting for enjoying a wide range of outdoor adventures. And to experience all this to the full, there’s nothing …
My first official survival class was when I was 17. At that point, I was just out of High School where I was constantly looking out the window in class …
Roger Bonnet with Rosetta model Credit: ESA Editor’s note: Dr Roger Bonnet was ESA’s Director of Scientific Programmes from 1983-2001. When I think of ESOC, I remember without doubt seeing …
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First-Time Bungee Jumping at Skypark Normandie: The Ultimate Adrenaline Experience in France
by David Walker
So, you’re thinking about your first bungee jump but you’re feeling a little nervous? Lucky for you, you’ve discovered Skypark Normandie – the premier bungee jumping destination in France. We …
Children are naturally curious and often absorb information like sponges. Instead of shielding them from the concept of emergencies, we can empower them by teaching them how to react. Survival …
A survival plan on paper, no matter how comprehensive, is just words until it’s put into practice. In the stressful, adrenaline-fueled moments of an actual emergency, the brain’s ability to …
When we talk about self-defense in a survival context, we’re not discussing winning a trophy or mastering complex forms. Instead, it’s about minimizing risk, creating opportunities for escape, and, if …