(IMAGE) Institute of Science and Technology Austria Caption The Pyramid Observatory. Important for the researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA): The climate station has recorded hourly meteorological data for nearly three decades. Pumori Peak (Nepal) in the background. Credit © Franco Salerno Usage Restrictions Free to use when reporting about publication. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.