Himalayas

A research team crossing an ice plateau in the Indian Himalayas faced risks of hidden crevasses, storms, avalanches and earthquakes.

Climate change research can be risky. But not doing it is even riskier.

July 18, 2017
Science

Climate change research in extreme environments is a dangerous business, but scientists say getting boots on the ground is vital to understanding where we're headed as we warm the planet.

Climate change research can be risky. But not doing it is even riskier.
World-renowned mountain trail runner Mira Rai on a training run outside Hong Kong.

How 'adventurer of the year' Mira Rai went from child soldier to ultrarunner

April 17, 2017
Conflict
How 'adventurer of the year' Mira Rai went from child soldier to ultrarunner
A man with a child walks in front of the Gankar Punsun glacier at Dochula in Bhutan.

Himalayan glaciers are granted 'rights of human beings' for protection

April 1, 2017
Environment
Himalayan glaciers are granted 'rights of human beings' for protection
Mt. Everest, the world's highest mountain, is seen from the viewing point at Lukla in northern Nepal.

Mount Everest has a problem — with poop

March 6, 2015
Environment
Mount Everest has a problem — with poop

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