Mark Inglis raising money for Everest rescues

"Mark Inglis raising money for Everest rescues IMAGE: They left him dying, accusing him of being cheap and inexperienced. But David Sharp, an unguided climber, had climbed 8000ers before. On his third Everest attempt, he collapsed only one hour from camp. Close to 40 climbers...

Another successful test for missile defense shield

"The Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency shot down a dummy target missile over the southern Pacific Ocean during a test of the U.S. missile defense shield early Saturday, according to an agency spokeswoman. First, a dummy ballistic missile was fired from a U.S. mobile launch...

Medicine at the top of the world

"Medicine at the top of the world Jan 4th 2007 From The Economist print edition An expedition to Everest may improve the chances of people in intensive care LYING in an intensive-care ward is a world away from...

Sherpas to carry Olympic torch atop Mt Everest

"Sherpas to carry Olympic torch atop Mt Everest Surendra Sharma Sunday, January 14, 2007 22:57 IST KATHMANDU: The unveiling of a plan this week by Beijing to do a rehearsal this Spring for next year’s Olympic...

The truth of Nangpa La

"The truth of Nangpa La The body of the Tibetan nun, left in a snow path on Nangpa La. Courtesy of Pavle Kozjek (click to enlarge).07:44 pm EST Dec 31, 2006 "Hi, my name is Pavle Kozjek, from Slovenia, and I just...

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Chicago skies abuzz at Air and Water Show

"Hazy skies and fog forced the headliners of the Chicago Air and Water Show to perform their aeronautic feats at a lower altitude Saturday, but spectators turned out anyway to catch the action along the...

Volunteers needed for Everest 'lab'

"A group of medics are seeking volunteers to conduct experiments in what they say is the world's highest laboratory - on the slopes of Everest. The Xtreme Everest team will be made up of medics seeking to find out...

Mount Everest glacier has retreated three miles in 50 years

A similar trend has been documented in glaciers throughout the Himalayas.

Melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet

2005 was the hottest year on record since 1880.

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