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There's great satisfaction in learning and seeing new things, and experiencing this incredible world that we live in.
View from plane "casually" passing world's highest mountain wows internet
"The flight was a surreal experience that we had no idea would happen until we got on the plane," the passenger told Newsweek.
Fact Check: Is Blue Hole deadlier than Mount Everest?
Netflix's 'The Deepest Breath' suggests that diving in Egypt's Blue Hole may be even more dangerous than climbing Everest.
Mountaineer shows piles of garbage at Mount Everest in shocking viral video
An Everest trekking guide said that the "big problem" of garbage on the world's highest mountain is getting "worse."
Himalayan plateau is about to fall apart due to thawing permafrost
Researchers have found huge swathes of infrastructure across the 970,000 square mile area will be at risk by 2050.
Russian Climber Uses Mt. Everest Achievement to Protest War With Ukraine
A Russian mountain climber said she was hoping for "the war to end" and for Russia to "stop killing people" as she unfurled a Ukrainian flag on Mt. Everest.
Wildlife Photographer Completes Everest Marathon While Carrying Plush Tiger
The Wimbledon-based conservationist has already run an amazing 19 charity marathons in the distinctive outfit.
Climbing Mount Everest May Not Be as Deadly as It Once Was
Two climbers died on the world's highest mountain this year, but tough new rules were brought in after 11 mountaineers perished in 2019.
Who is Lucy Westlake? Young Woman Sets Record for Climbing Mount Everest
Westlake, an 18-year-old from Illinois, became the youngest American woman to summit the world's tallest peak.
Scientists Discover 'Supermountains' That Stretched 4,500 Miles
Researchers said that the newly discovered supermountains dwarfed the Himalayas and may have influenced the development of early life on Earth.
Try to Spot Mount Everest From Space in This Photo an Astronaut Took
NASA's Mark T. Vande Hei captured the image of Earth's highest peak while aboard the International Space Station, situated 248 miles above our planet.
'The Summit of the Gods' Director on the True Story Behind the Film
'The Summit of the Gods' director Patrick Imbert spoke to Newsweek about the Netflix animation and the inspiration behind its story of two men climbing Everest.
Mountain Climber Shows What Frostbitten Fingers Look Like Before Amputation
Fahad Badar has climbed some of the highest peaks in the world including Kilimanjaro and Everest—but it has come at a cost.
The Tallest Mountains in the World, in Photos
The Himalaya are home to many of the world's highest mountains.
Former Teacher Completes Fastest Everest Ascent by a Woman
Ada Tsang Yin-hung, 44, from Hong Kong, broke the previous record by more than half a day when she got to the top of the world's highest mountain
Amid COVID Outbreaks on Mount Everest, China Keeping Nepal Climbers Away
Concern over coronavirus outbreaks on Mount Everest is leading China to draw a "separation line" on top of the mountain to prevent contact with climbers from the Nepal side.
Chinese Climbers Are Tasked with Measuring Exact Height of Mount Everest
The mountaineers, who are scaling the world's tallest mountain to survey its natural resources, height and monitor potential impacts of climate change, are scheduled to reach the peak on May 22.
Carlson Says Biden Is Making His Life Sound Like 'Saving Private Ryan'
The Fox News host mocked Biden for reportedly embellished stories about visits to the front line in Afghanistan to meet soldiers.
Cold War Spy Satellite Reveals How Fast Himalayan Glaciers Are Losing Ice
Declassified film helps scientists show that ice loss has doubled in the last 20 years.
Double Amputee Conquers Everest on Fifth Attempt
Xia Boyu, 69, lost his feet to frostbite in a previous effort to climb the mountain.
How Tall Is Mount Everest?
Geologists from around the world have disputed the mammoth mountain's height, creating consequences for Nepal.
Why Some Mountain Climbers Experience Psychosis
For years, climbers have written about losing their grip on reality as they climb towards the stratosphere.
Russia Has Just Claimed Mount Everest
The embassy in the U.K. said the tweet was an error and has since deleted it.
Nepal Bans Polish Climber From Everest for 10 Years
Janusz Adam Adamski descended the peak on the Nepali side of the mountain that straddles the border with China.
Summit Wild! Kilian Jornet Summits Everest In 26 Hours
Spaniard Kilian Jornet Burgada summited Mount Everest in 26 hours, the fastest-known time.
Mt Everest: Two More Die to Take Monthly Toll to Five
An Australian climber also died while approaching the summit and a Slovakian climber perished in the so-called "death zone."
Sights Around the World Every Sports Fan Must See
"The Sports Bucket List: 101 Sights Every Sports Fan Should See Before the Clock Runs Out," includes the French Open, Green Monster, Kentucky Derby and more.
Everest Mountaineers Propose Ban On Older Climbers
The calls comes after an 85-year-old man had a heart attack on the mountain side and died.
Meet Marin Minamiya, Japan's Youngest Explorer Prodigy
By 19, Marin Minamiya had quietly scaled two Himalayan mountains. Now she's skiing the North Pole.
Nepalese Army Drains Dangerous Everest Glacial Lake
Imja Tsho has been rapidly expanding due to climate change.