Mount Everest is like that teenager who won’t stop growing. Scientists have estimated that in recent times (geologically speaking), it has gained about 50 m in height. Despite other neighboring Himalayan peaks also getting taller, it appears it will remain the tallest ever (see what I did there?)

To find out how and why it is growing at an ever-faster rate than before, head over to Shaastra magazine and read my story! It’s a 2-minute read.