Scientists studying Korea’s Haenyeo divers have uncovered genetic traits linked to blood pressure and pain tolerance.

Aside from birds, hundreds of other types of animals are struck annually, though these incidents rarely cause human injury or ...

Trained and genetic differences could help the women survive the intense physiological stresses of free-diving—and could ...

Ilardo has spent years studying human adaptations to extreme environments. In 2018, she and her colleagues published a paper ...

Past work from Ilardo has shown that nomadic Bajau divers in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have especially large ...

A new analysis of a group of all-women extreme divers off the coast of Korea has uncovered genetic differences that could ...

After a plane overshot a runway in South Korea, killing 179 people, a Times analysis found that global standards that help ...

In the wake of December's Jeju Air disaster, South Korea is introducing a number of new aviation safety measures—including ...

The government announced a raft of aviation safety measures after a Jeju Air crash late last year that killed 179 people, ...

Flight 216 departed Dulles International Airport on Saturday (26 April) around 5.30pm local time but was forced to land at ...

Jeju Island is more than just a vacation destination—it’s a place where nature, lifestyle, and thoughtful development ...

South Korea’s Jeju Island, often called the “Hawaii of South Korea,” is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking island ...