Chipping away at the ice ceiling: Women scientists explore Nepal's Ponkar Glacier

One chilly morning this past December, nine women awoke to the sight of a glacier looming before them, glowing orange in the rising sun. These scientists had spent their lives studying the cryosphere—the frozen part of Earth—but most had never encountered it in person.

May 9, 2025 - 16:23
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Chipping away at the ice ceiling: Women scientists explore Nepal's Ponkar Glacier
One chilly morning this past December, nine women awoke to the sight of a glacier looming before them, glowing orange in the rising sun. These scientists had spent their lives studying the cryosphere—the frozen part of Earth—but most had never encountered it in person.