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Science & Exploration

05 Jan 2021
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

Just keep walking

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On January 5, 2021

On the morning of my second surgery, the day after I had found out that the retina had come away again, I couldn’t help thinking about the ladders on Everest and how I had no choice but to do something that frightened me over and over again.

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07 Dec 2020
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Star Chambers: The Race for Fusion Power – fusion 10 years on

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On December 7, 2020
Star Chambers: The Race for Fusion Power 2020 update

Earlier this year, I re-released my fusion book, Star Chambers: The Race for Fusion Power, as a 2020 edition with a ten-year update chapter.

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03 Apr 2020
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

8 Tips for thriving through isolation

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On April 3, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 lockdown many people are being forced to work from home for the first time. I’m sharing 4 tips each on the practicalities of home-working and on emotional well-being to thrive through isolation.

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20 Jan 2020
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

How to protect your eyes in the mountains

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On January 20, 2020
Melanie trekking to Everest Base Camp. On Everest, Melanie wore the Julbo Cameleon lense. The Julbo range adapts to changing UV levels within 20-30 seconds.

Learn about the benefits of photochromic lenses for mountain expeditions and skiing.

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09 Sep 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

What is a total solar eclipse?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On September 9, 2019
Melanie photographing the partial phase of the total solar eclipse in Eola Hills vineyard, Oregon, USA, on 21st August 2017.

A total solar eclipse is a fascinating and beautiful phenomenon and creates unique conditions for scientific measurement. But what exactly is it?

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14 Jan 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

How to prepare for a sporting challenge

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On January 14, 2019
Performance and functional nutrition specialist Dr. Justin Roberts shares his top tips for preparing for a sporting challenge.

Performance and functional nutrition specialist Dr. Justin Roberts shares his top tips for preparing for a sporting challenge.

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17 Dec 2018
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

How long does it take to climb Everest?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On December 17, 2018

Many people wonder how long it takes to climb Everest. But this question is not as simple as it sounds. Find out why.

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19 Nov 2018
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

How to survive on Everest

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On November 19, 2018

Humans are not meant to survive above 8,000 metres (26,246 feet). Yet people have managed to climb to the highest point on Earth. Melanie explains how it feels to climb Everest and the science behind it.

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18 Oct 2018
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

Oxygen Problems on Everest 2018

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On October 18, 2018

The 2018 Everest season heard several reports of oxygen problems, with Presenter Ben Fogle being amongst those with issues. Many climbers rely on oxygen for safety. So what was going on?

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13 Sep 2018
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

What does my cocktail have in common with glaciology?

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On September 13, 2018
Interesting cocktail with a giant ball of ice! Credit: Davina Bristow.

Whilst on holiday I was served a rather cool cocktail with a giant ice cube plugging a hole between the upper and lower chambers of the glass. What happened?

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28 May 2018
Sticky Post By David Lewis Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

Summiting Mount Everest

Sticky Post By David Lewis On May 28, 2018

Climb Update: It’s Monday morning as I write this – the 28th May 2018.  Exactly one week ago I was resting in a tent at the South Col of Mount Everest having climbed to the summit that morning. 

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17 May 2018
Sticky Post By David Lewis Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

Coordinating the summit push

Sticky Post By David Lewis On May 17, 2018

Climb Update: The last couple of weeks have been just waiting, biding our time at Base Camp. However, whilst the climbers have been resting there has been a lot of activity higher up the mountain.

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03 May 2018
Sticky Post By David Lewis Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

The ‘Rotations’: Acclimatising for the Everest summit

Sticky Post By David Lewis On May 3, 2018

Climb Update: In the two weeks since we arrived at base camp, we have been up the mountain twice on what are known as “rotations” – climbing successively higher up the mountain to get used to the altitude.

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09 Apr 2018
Sticky Post By David Lewis Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

Namche Bazaar (3440m): How we acclimatise to high altitudes

Sticky Post By David Lewis On April 9, 2018

Climb Update: We are now in Namche Bazaar at 3440m.  We arrived yesterday lunchtime, after flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, and have spent a rest day here to aid acclimatisation. 

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22 Mar 2018
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

How meeting the Queen inspired me to climb Mount Everest

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On March 22, 2018

This year I’m climbing Mount Everest. I feel so lucky to have this opportunity to do something so incredible, and I owe it all to Henry Day, the Mount Everest Foundation and the Queen! Here’s why…

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02 Jun 2017
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Xtreme Everest & high altitude physiology

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 2, 2017

Last week, 23rd May 2017, was the 10th anniversary of the Cauldwell Xtreme Everest expedition, a research project that placed a medical research team on the summit of Mount Everest in 2007.

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09 Jan 2017
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Google Singapore’s Innovative Workspace

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On January 9, 2017

Today I visited the new Google offices in Singapore – a collaborative workspace that supports innovation and creativity. And Google is specifically recruiting engineers.

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13 Sep 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Thoughts on Women in Science

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On September 13, 2016
Why should we care about girls in science?

After comments on Nature article “Women in physics face big hurdles – still,” I give my thoughts on the importance of encouraging girls in science.

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28 Jul 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Wanting my life back…

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On July 28, 2016

Worrying about the ever-lengthening To Do list, I found myself thinking, à la Nigel Farage, “I want my life back!” But then I thought…

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30 Jun 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Mapiraju (5424m)

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 30, 2016

Climb report from Mapiraju, a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Saturday 18th June 2016.

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30 Jun 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Jatunmontepunchu (5421m)

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 30, 2016
Descending from Jatunmontepuncu.

Climb report from Jatunmontepuncu (Huapi), a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Wednesday 15th June 2016.

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