China Launches Ambitious Expedition to Investigate Asia’s ‘Water Tower’
China initiates a scientific expedition to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau to study glaciers, lakes, and rivers crucial to the region’s ecosystem amid climate change.
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Eight-Year Journey: Saussurea Medusa Blooms on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
Discover the eight-year journey of Saussurea medusa as it blooms on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, showcasing nature’s resilience and vibrant ecosystem.
Journey to the Roof of the World: Inside China’s Qinghai-Xizang Railway
Explore the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, the world’s highest and longest plateau railway, connecting Xining to Lhasa and transporting millions annually.
Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Continues as Vital Carbon Sink, Studies Show
Recent studies by IMHE reveal that the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau continues to serve as a crucial carbon sink, absorbing more carbon than it releases despite global warming trends.
Discovering Denisovan Survival Secrets on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
New research uncovers how ancient Denisovans adapted and thrived on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, shedding light on their survival strategies and legacy in modern populations.
China Enhances Eco-Conservation on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
China’s Qinghai-Xizang Plateau strengthens ecological conservation, boosting freshwater supply and sustainable development in the region.
Chinese Researchers Reveal Permafrost Changes in Qinghai-Xizang’s Alpine Grasslands
Chinese researchers from NIEER uncover significant changes in permafrost dynamics on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, highlighting critical climate impacts and the need for urgent climate strategies.
Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Set for Warmer, Wetter Future
Chinese researchers from Lanzhou University predict a warmer and wetter future for the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, drawing parallels to the mid-Holocene warm period.
China Completes Groundbreaking Germplasm Bank on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
China’s Qinghai-Xizang Plateau completes a state-of-the-art germplasm bank, preserving over 50,000 resources to enhance biodiversity conservation, led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Ancient Settlers: ‘Roof of the World’ Inhabited Over 50,000 Years Ago, New Study Reveals
New archaeological discoveries reveal the ‘Roof of the World’ was inhabited over 50,000 years ago, pushing back previous estimates and uncovering ancient human life at extreme altitudes.