Cloud seeding: Overview, pros and cons.

• April 10, 2021
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Prepared by Mira Sabbagh What is cloud seeding? Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification, which disperses certain chemical substances into the air, to modify the amount or type...

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The enigmatic tree of Lebanon

• February 22, 2021
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Quercus kotschyana   The enigmatic tree of Lebanon that also merits being on the flag   When you walk in the cedars of God in Bcharreh, on the way from the...

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Become a citizen snow-scientist the next time you hike the Lebanese mountains!

• January 18, 2021
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Cover Photo: Measuring snow height (HS), snow density, and SWE. Cedars (2870 m), 6 Mar 2016. Photo by Charbel Abou Chakra.   Hydrological importance of snow in Lebanon For most...

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“Mushrooms Initiative Lebanon” A participatory inventory to document wild mushroom species in Lebanon, let’s all contribute!

• November 30, 2020
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Prepared by Dr. Rana El Zein and Romy Azar Cover Photo Kfarhabou, Danniyeh. Nov. 2018 Image Credits Michel Sawan Lebanon is distinguished by a rich and unique biodiversity harbored in...

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Voyage into the marvelous world of mushrooms in the Woods

• October 7, 2020
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Cover photo: Horsh Ehden Natural reserve, under pine trees (November 2014) Rana El Zein, PhD in plant and forest Biology   Nature lovers, you will be granted a spectacular mushroom...

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Turn your next hike into a wild mushroom hunt!

• September 17, 2020
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Cover Image: Inky Cap (Coprinus atramentarius) by Sandra Sleiman Prepared by Romy Azar and Dr. Rana El Zein Jaw dropping, spectacular, weird, mysterious, & out of the ordinary are common...

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High Altitude Training: Does It Suit Everyone?

• September 1, 2020
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Cover Photo Credits: George Saado -  Skitouring in Georgia Prepared by: Mario Fares, Certified Personal Trainer. Altitude has a great reputation in the world of training especially when it comes...

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How to build a glacier and why?

• August 25, 2020
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Prepared by: Mira Sabbagh What is a glacier? Glaciers are a mass of slow-moving ice created when snow accumulation during the winter exceeds its melting during the summer. It is...

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Electrolytes Drinks: Benefits and How to Prepare Them At Home

• May 16, 2020
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Author: Mario Fares Summer is around the corner, waves of heat are hitting the trails, and keeping a high performance during your outdoor activity is a must. During this hot...

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Understanding Endurance – Mario Fares (Part 2)

• April 4, 2020
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Author: Mario Fares Inspired by the Philosophy of The Uphill Athletes Source: Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers.   Defining the Heart Rate...

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