Mike SearleUniversity of Oxford Latest articles by Mike Searle Has Everest's Iconic Hillary Step Really Collapsed? Here's the Science By Mike Searle published 16 June 17 The Hillary Step, a rocky outcrop just beneath the summit of Everest, has finally succumbed to gravity and partially collapsed. Planet Earth Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Reliquary of the Holy Crib: Remains of Jesus' manger from Bethlehem2The self-gifter's Christmas: Treat yourself to gear you'll actually want this Christmas3Glittering new James Webb telescope image shows an 'intricate web of chaos' — Space photo of the week4Why is Venus so bright?5Celestron Showdown: Battle of the 10x42s
Has Everest's Iconic Hillary Step Really Collapsed? Here's the Science By Mike Searle published 16 June 17 The Hillary Step, a rocky outcrop just beneath the summit of Everest, has finally succumbed to gravity and partially collapsed.