The real reason airplane food tastes different
An Oxford professor reveals why our tastebuds change at 30,000ft. Discover the science behind airline meals and why even Michelin-starred food is just 'plane food'. Read more.
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China's flying taxis struggle for takeoff
China's low-altitude economy, valued at £55bn, aims for £380bn by 2035 despite battery limits and airspace controls. Discover the future of urban air mobility.
China's Flying Taxi Revolution Hits Turbulence
Explore how China's ambitious 'low-altitude economy' with flying taxis and delivery drones is taking off, facing battery limits and airspace controls. Can it reach its £490bn potential?
JetBlue flight plunges mid-air, injuring passengers
A JetBlue flight from Florida to Puerto Rico experienced a sudden, dramatic altitude drop causing injuries and panic among passengers. Emergency protocols activated as aircraft makes safe return to Fort Lauderdale.
Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Australian teen's Everest ordeal with altitude sickness
Exclusive: A 19-year-old Australian climber faces life-threatening altitude sickness during Everest summit attempt, highlighting the extreme dangers facing young adventurers on the world's highest peak.
Everest Miracle: Four Hikers Survive Harrowing Ordeal
Against impossible odds, four hikers trapped on Everest's treacherous slopes survived a harrowing 48-hour ordeal before a daring high-altitude rescue mission brought them to safety.
NASA balloon crashes in Texas desert near Roswell
A high-altitude NASA balloon experiment carrying advanced space technology crash-landed in the Texas desert, scattering debris across remote ranchland near Roswell.
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
Everest Blizzard Nightmare: Dramatic Rescue Saves Climbers
A daring mountain rescue operation on Mount Everest saved multiple climbers caught in a sudden, violent blizzard at 27,000 feet, highlighting the extreme dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
Scotland's terrifying 131ft swing launches thrill-seekers
Thrill-seekers can now experience Britain's most extreme attraction - a giant swing that catapults riders 131 feet above Loch Lomond's shores at 60mph. For £90, are you brave enough to face the ultimate adrenaline rush?
Climber trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus in -20C rescue
A daring mountaineer faces a desperate fight for survival after becoming trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus. Rescue teams battle extreme cold and high winds in a race against time.
British climber stranded at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'
A desperate rescue mission is underway on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat after a British climber became stranded at 22,000ft. His son makes emotional plea as teams battle brutal -50°C winds on the world's ninth-highest peak.
Climber survives 13 days at 22,000ft with broken leg
In a breathtaking alpine rescue operation, teams battle extreme conditions to save a Russian climber stranded for nearly two weeks on Europe's highest peak with severe injuries. The dramatic Elbrus mission continues.
Race to save climber trapped at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'
A dramatic high-altitude rescue is underway on Nanga Parbat as teams battle brutal conditions to save a stranded climber. Get the latest on this life-or-death mission.
Merseyside Police helicopter crew cleared after low chase
The police watchdog, IOPC, has concluded its investigation into a dramatic helicopter pursuit over Merseyside, finding the crew's low-altitude manoeuvres, which sparked public alarm, were necessary and proportionate to detain a suspect.
British Climber Rescued in Dramatic 22,000ft Peru Ordeal
A British climber's solo ascent of Peru's highest peak turns into a desperate fight for survival after a catastrophic fall leaves her stranded at 22,000ft in -15C temperatures. Read the incredible story of the high-altitude helicopter rescue mission that
Police helicopter's breathtaking low-altitude bike chase
Shocking footage captures the moment a police helicopter swoops just feet above the ground during a high-speed chase of a stolen scrambler bike, leading to the rider's arrest.
Wallabies and Springboks swap identities for Highveld clash
In a thrilling twist, Australia's Wallabies and South Africa's Springboks will adopt each other's playing styles for a high-altitude clash in the Highveld, testing strategy and endurance.
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