Here’s how it works. Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain as measured from sea level. But will it hold that title forever? To answer this question, first we must understand how ...

Here’s how it works. A "weird" river in the Himalayas may have pushed the peak of Mount Everest up by 164 feet (50 meters), scientists say. According to a new study, a river roughly 46 miles (75 ...

The geology of Mount Everest is truly fascinating. The summit is composed of marine limestone, a vivid reminder that this colossal mountain was once situated under an ancient ocean millions of ...

A new report details how it is possible for Mount Everest to continue growing. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images It appears Mount Everest hasn’t reached peak growth. A surprising new report ...

Mount Everest is nearly 1,000 feet (304 meters) taller than its surrounding Himalayan peaks, causing scientists to wonder exactly why the giant mountain stretched its neck out so much more than ...

They make Mount Everest look like an anthill. Scientists in the Netherlands have shed new light on two mountains that are taller than Mount Everest by hundreds of miles, suggesting that they’re ...

Four British climbers became the first to scale Mount Everest on Wednesday using Xenon gas, which helped them save several ...

The world’s tallest mountain is getting taller. Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma, has grown about 15 to 50 meters (50 to 164 feet) higher over the past 89,000 years than expected ...

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. Impressive as that is, there is plenty more to know about Everest. Think about this for a minute: The top of the mountain is covered with limestone ...