River piracy gave towering Everest a growth spurt, scientists say
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Thousands of years ago, a river in the Himalayas ate a smaller river and gave an unexpected boost to the height of Everest, scientists have discovered. Mount Everest, or Chomolungma (“Goddess Mother of the World” … Read more