UK scientists to drill world's highest Khumbu glacier
The group from Aberystwyth University, Wales, will use a drill adapted from a car wash to cut into the Khumbu glacier in the foothills of the Everest
Apr 11, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
Preserving the memory of glaciers - Read report
They have now decided to take matters in hand, in a remarkable initiative that combines glaciology with high-altitude trekking.
Mar 19, 2017, 10:31 AM IST
Tibet glaciers drilled for climate change research by Chinese scientists
Scientists claim that they have drilled into the glacier to collect almost 400-metre ice samples for research into climate change.
Dec 16, 2016, 20:42 PM IST
Otzi the Iceman's maternal lineage extinct: Study
The results showed that the paternal lineage of Otzi was very common in different regions in Europe during the Neolithic age, while his maternal lineage probably existed only in the Alps.
Jan 15, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
New Zealand helicopter crashes into glacier; seven including pilot dead
Six tourists and their pilot were killed when their helicopter crashed into a heavily crevassed glacier in New Zealand during bad weather on Saturday, police said.
Nov 21, 2015, 14:57 PM IST
Glacier on Tibetan plateau retreating: Report
Glacier on the Tibetan plateau has been retreating since the 20th century due to rising temperature, and at a faster speed since 1990s, a report on the environmental change in the region said on Wednesday.
Nov 18, 2015, 14:04 PM IST
This fast-melting glacier can change world's coastlines forever
By itself, the Zachariae Isstrom glacier holds enough water to trigger a half-meter rise in ocean levels around the world.
Nov 15, 2015, 08:33 AM IST
Cricket in snow: Bollywood versus Black Caps
Three former New Zealand cricketers, one Indian actor. A bat, a ball and a glacier for a pitch. Result? Some cricket in the snow at 7,600 feet!
Oct 16, 2015, 20:53 PM IST
