Mount Everest May 31, 2021 Hong Kong teacher becomes fastest woman to climb Mount Everest Tsang Yin-hung, 45, from Hong Kong, became the new fastest woman to climb the world’s tallest peak. Arthur Muir, 75, from Chicago, also broke a record, becoming the oldest American to climb Everest.
Mount Everest May 22, 2021 Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.
Mount Everest May 22, 2021 Mount Everest COVID outbreak: Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.
Mount Everest April 23, 2021 Coronavirus on Mount Everest: Norwegian climber is first to test positive A Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where he was hospitalized.
SCIENCE April 10, 2021 NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity's historic flight delayed NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter is scheduled to lift off no sooner than April 14 in the first-ever attempt at powered, controlled flight on another planet, a delay from its initial planned launch date.
Mount Everest March 17, 2021 Nepal expecting hundreds of climbers despite pandemic Nepal is expecting hundreds of foreigners to attempt to scale the highest Himalayan peaks despite the pandemic.
Mount Everest January 21, 2021 Trash from Mount Everest to be turned into art to highlight garbage problem A new gallery in Nepal is going to showcase artwork made from garbage that has been removed from Mount Everest.
World December 8, 2020 Mount Everest has grown taller China and Nepal jointly announced a new official height for Mount Everest on Tuesday, ending a discrepancy between the two nations.
World August 14, 2020 Mount Everest reopens to tourists despite COVID-19 spike Hoping to regain lost revenue amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Nepal is set to reopen Mount Everest to climbers and tourists once again.
Mount Everest March 12, 2020 Coronavirus fears prompt Nepal to close Everest access, reports say Concerns about coronavirus have prompted Nepalese authorities to close access to Mt. Everest, according to reports.
