Kanchha Sherpa: The last of the first on Everest
Nonagenarian Kanchha Sherpa is the last surviving member of the 1953 expedition that saw Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa become the first humans to summit the world's highest mountain......»»
Humans are leaving behind a "frozen signature" of microbes on Mount Everest
Almost 5 miles above sea level in the Himalayan mountains, the rocky dip between Mount Everest and its sister peak, Lhotse, lies windswept, free of snow. It is here at the South Col where hundreds of adventurers pitch their final camp each year befor.....»»
This $300 battery pack was a godsend on my trip to Comic Con
I took the latest generation of the Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC battery pack for a road trip, and it saved the day......»»
Observatory on Mount Everest Must Be Saved, Scientists Say
A research facility halfway up Mount Everest is crucial for research on climate change and biodiversity. And it’s falling apart.....»»
Goal Zero"s New Sherpa 100 Power Banks Aim For The Road-Warrior: 100AC First Look
Stay juiced up on the go with the Goal Zero Sherpa 100 power banks. Here's how the two new options compare to what the manufacturer promised. Stay juiced up on the g.....»»
Solving Everest"s wildlife mysteries with eDNA
A team of scientists led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Appalachian State University used environmental DNA (eDNA) to document the breadth of high-alpine biodiversity present on Earth's highest mountain, 29,032-foot Mt. Everest (8,849.....»»
Nepal To Move Everest Base Camp From Melting Glacier
Nepal is preparing to move its Everest base camp because global warming and human activity are making it unsafe. From a report: The camp, used by up to 1,500 people in the spring climbing season, is situated on the rapidly thinning Khumbu glacier. A.....»»
Climbers Hold World"s Highest Tea Party on Mount Everest
High tea took on a whole new meaning for Andrew Hughes and his climbing crew. From a report: The group of adventurers held a tea party at 21,312 feet above sea level at Mount Everest's Camp 2 in Nepal last year, setting a new 'Guinness World Record -.....»»
Trailer for Judd Apatow"s "The Bubble" reveals the truth about "Cliff Beasts 6"
You may have seen the teaser for Cliff Beasts 6: The Battle for Everest and wondered, "Why the heck have I never heard of this franchise?" Don't worry, there's a simple explanation: Cliff Beasts doesn't exist.Tragic, I know. Who wouldn't want to watc.....»»
Researchers reveal recent changes in climate and environment over Mt. Everest region
Researchers from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and their collaborators have synthesized recent climate and environmental changes in Mt. Everest region......»»
Human-induced climate change impacts the highest reaches of the planet—Mount Everest
Melting and sublimation on Mount Everest's highest glacier due to human-induced climate change have reached the point that several decades of accumulation are being lost annually now that ice has been exposed, according to a University of Maine-led i.....»»
Can you spot Mount Everest in this dreamy photo taken from 250 miles up?
A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a remarkable shot of the Himalayas, but can you spot Mount Everest?.....»»
Can you spot Mount Everest in this dreamy photo taken 250 miles up?
A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a remarkable shot of the Himalayas, but can you spot Mount Everest?.....»»
No Mountain High Enough: Study Finds Plastic in "Clean" Air
From Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench, microplastics are everywhere -- even high in the Earth's troposphere where wind speeds allow them to travel vast distances, a new study has found. From a report: Microplastics are tiny fragments -- measuring.....»»
No mountain high enough: Study finds plastic in "clean" air
From Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench, microplastics are everywhere—even high in the Earth's troposphere where wind speeds allow them to travel vast distances, a study showed Tuesday......»»
When continents collide: Reconstructing the formation of the Himalayan-Tibetan Plateau
Home to some of the highest mountains in the world, including the legendary Mount Everest, the vast Himalayan-Tibetan plateau is often referred to as the "Roof of the World." With an average elevation of 4500 meters above the sea level, the plateau t.....»»
Tourism, wind-transported metal pollution threaten drinking water around Everest
Increased local tourism and toxic substances transported to glaciers from distant locales can contribute to high concentrations of human-sourced metal pollution in snow and streams around Mount Everest that is likely degrading the quality of water us.....»»
Sherpa guide scales Mount Everest for record 25th time
A Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 25th time on Friday, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak......»»
Sherpa raises $8.5M to expand from conversational AI to B2B privacy-first federated learning services
Sherpa, a startup from Bilbao, Spain that was an early mover in building a voice-based digital assistant and predictive search for Spanish-speaking audiences, has raised some more funding to double down on a newer focus for the startup, building out.....»»
Study reveals new clues about Mt. Everest"s deadliest avalanche
On the afternoon of April 15, 2015, an earthquake rocked the Himalayas, causing widespread death and damage across Nepal, India and Tibet. The magnitude 7.8 quake—the strongest ever recorded in the region—rattled glaciers and ice falls along a ri.....»»
Miner finds outdoor gear "forever chemicals" in snow near Everest summit
"Forever chemicals" used in water-repellant outdoor gear have been found in snow from the top of Mount Everest......»»