May 20, 2019 Lucia Schweigert

How much do you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest?

Melanie takes a snow sample on the summit of Everest

Melanie takes a snow sample on the summit of Everest

 

In May 2018 Melanie summitted Everest and explored the science and technology that help climbers on the mountain. Find out what you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth in this fun quiz!

 

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If the quiz has made you curious, read more on Melanie’s Everest Stories blog and explore her video series “Science of the Summit”.

 

 

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Lucia Schweigert Lucia Schweigert works on communications and social media in cleantech, science and the arts. Her interests are in technology that will positively transform the world, the need for greater environmental responsibility and equality of opportunity for girls and boys. Lucia loves the crossover between art and science and works with Dr Melanie Windridge to share stories of science and adventure.