On May 19, 2022, two astrophotographers set up near the sacred lake of Pumoyongcuo on the southern Tibetan Plateau captured a ...
R esearchers uncovered evidence that ancient humans survived on the Tibetan Plateau during the coldest period of the past 2.5 million years, demonstrating their resilience and ada ...
The Tibetan Plateau, often referred to as the “roof of the world,” is witnessing a surprising transformation. Many lakes ...
They look like glowing red jellyfish in the sky. Now, imagine seeing these rare lights over the tallest mountains on ...
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Have you ever heard of—or even seen—red lightning? These are not animated characters but real atmospheric phenomena known as ...
The photo, titled Cosmic Fireworks, won the Skyscapes category of the 2023 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, ...
In ancient China, spring rains were called "as precious as oil" for their vital role in nature's spring revival. Today, a ...
While many lakes worldwide are shrinking, the northern Tibetan Plateau is experiencing a dramatic expansion. Satellite images ...
This condition, which often occurs during medical events such as heart failure, can also cause acute altitude sickness; ...
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of Tibet. His book “Voice for the Voiceless: Over Seven Decades ...