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May 24, 2017 05:30 AM EDT

How Do 'Himalayan Sherpas' Overcome Hypoxia In The Famous Mount Everest? A New Study Reveals

Himalayan Sherpas can overcome hypoxia on Mt. Everest than people from low-lying regions can.

Jan 26, 2017 03:10 AM EST

Mount Everest: The World's Tallest Peak Shrank After A Massive Earthquake In Nepal?

Scientists would like to measure Mount Everest again after the 2015 massive earthquake in Nepal.

May 18, 2016 06:57 AM EDT

Ecuador’s Mount Chimborazo Is Higher Than Mount Everest

It seems that Mount Everest may not be the tallest mountain after all.

Dec 17, 2015 11:24 AM EST

Catastrophic Earthquakes Occurred In Nepal During Medieval Era

A new study is shedding light on catastrophic earthquakes that occurred in Nepal during the Medieval period, where they had magnitudes of Mw 8.

May 28, 2015 02:31 PM EDT

Climate Change May Shrink the Glaciers of Mount Everest by 70 Percent by 2100

Scientists have taken a closer look at the glaciers on the top of the world in order to better understand what changes they may undergo in the coming decades.

Oct 07, 2013 02:24 PM EDT

Himalaya Expedition Takes Oxygen Tests to New Extremes

A Swiss-led team is carrying out one of the biggest ever high-altitude research projects. The 70-odd physicians, researchers and participants hope their oxygen trials in the Himalaya will, among other things, provide clues about cancer cells.