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A single massive tectonic collision? That's not how the Himalayas came to be, scientists sayThe world's highest mountain system may have reached 60% of its current elevation before the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates crashed into each other, giving the peaks an extra push.
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Mt. Everest: Why Do People Keep Climbing It?Despite tales of overcrowding, fighting and tragedy, hundreds of people continue to try to summit Everest every year. What's the appeal?
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Air pressure makes Mount Everest 'shrink' by thousands of feet, new study findsSeasonal changes in air pressure sometimes make Mount Everest's "perceived elevation" to shrink by thousands of feet, a new study finds.
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Is Mount Everest really the tallest mountain on Earth?Other mountains could be considered Earth's tallest; it just depends how you measure them.
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Light in Cloud Forests Can Outshine a Sunny DayCloud forests actually may see brighter light levels than sunny forest expanses, but despite this are surprisingly tolerant of drought, new research finds.
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Everest Expedition Uncovers Exotic SpeciesScientists see amazing wildlife and new species in a remote corner of the planet.
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Everest Overcrowding: Can It Be Fixed?Hundreds of climbers form lines to attempt to push for the summit and this past weekend the results were deadly.
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Mount Everest: The deadly history of the world's highest peakMount Everest towers more than 29,000 feet above sea level.
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A tourist visiting Mount Vesuvius dropped his phone. Then he fell into the volcano.A tourist trying to retrieve a lost phone fell into Mount Vesuvius on Saturday and was rescued.
