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In 2014, scientists compared EPAS1 DNA from 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and linked a high-altitude adaptation to Denisovan-like ancestry. 12 years later, the finding traced the genetic gift to an interbreeding event about 48,700 years agoIn 2014, scientists found a remarkable clue in Tibetan DNA. They compared the EPAS1 gene in 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and uncovered a ...- No electricity, no diesel: Sonam Wangchuk's invented tent can stay warm at up to -14 degrees. How does it work?Sonam Wangchuk’s innovative tent was designed to stay warm even when temperatures outside dropped to -14°C. In 2021, he said it could reach...
- The Story of 'Toughie': How the last known gliding tree frog vanishedThe last known Rabbs' fringe-limbed tree frog, named Toughie, died in 2016, marking the species' likely extinction. Researchers collected a...
- Viral video shows Ukrainian gunner shooting down Russian Shahed drone from open-cockpit Yak-52Ukraine is using Soviet-era Yak-52 trainer aircraft to intercept Russian Shahed drones. A gunner fires small arms from the open rear cockpi...
- It was built for 30 days. It survived 1,004: How a 4-pound helicopter became one of NASA's greatest success storiesNASA's Ingenuity helicopter surpassed expectations, operating for over a thousand days instead of the initially planned thirty. Completing ...
- Tiny wings. Almost no oxygen. Somehow, it still flies. The world's highest flyer isn't an eagleAlpine bumble-bees can fly at simulated altitudes over nine thousand meters. These insects achieve this by increasing wing motion amplitude...
- England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortressEngland faces a daunting challenge at Mexico's Azteca Stadium, confronting a fervent home crowd and the ghosts of World Cup history. Co-hos...
- New Zealand in the 1850s planted millions of pines for timber, but today scientists are spending millions trying to stop them from overrunning native mountainsNew Zealand's high country is battling an invasion of non-native pine trees, introduced generations ago for forestry. These 'wilding conife...
- Could China’s 6-tonne autonomous aircraft change who controls tomorrow’s skies, as the Lanying R6000 signals a dramatic aviation shift ahead?China’s 6-tonne autonomous tilt-rotor aircraft is one of the largest unmanned aircraft developed for low-altitude transport and heavy-lift ...
- Mishmi Takins: A mysterious Himalayan mammal spotted in Sikkim that looks like an antelope but is actually a rare goat-like creatureA rare video of Mishmi takins in Sikkim has gone viral. These unusual animals were spotted in Bakuchaang by tourism and forest staff. Mishm...
- Humans never left these mountains for 10,000 years, and scientists finally proved itResearchers have uncovered a surprising human story in the high Pyrenees mountains. New evidence shows people lived in these areas for over...
- New Pashmina Board aims to put Ladakh's luxury fibre on the global mapLadakh is establishing the Ladakh Pashmina Development Board to boost its famed fibre worldwide. This new body will protect the Pashmina va...
- 500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space foodRare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologi...
- A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
- Indian Army plans largest-ever K9 Vajra acquisition with order for 300 additional guns; check its featuresThe Indian Army plans to acquire 300 more K9 Vajra self-propelled guns. This significant order will boost the Regiment of Artillery. The K9...
- South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
- Ministry acts on Gopichand-led Task Force's suggestions; set to form NCAB for coachesIndia is set to create a National Coach Accreditation Board. This body will standardize coaching quality across the nation. Sports science ...
- Humans are still evolving, and this remote plateau of the world is the proof scientists neededA study of people living on the Tibetan Plateau suggests that human evolution is still occurring today. Researchers examined women who had ...
- How High-Altitude Populations Show Genetic AdaptationsMillions thrive at high altitudes due to remarkable genetic adaptations. Tibetans, for instance, possess a gene variant allowing efficient ...
- Half the Oxygen, Almost No Infrastructure: Why People Still Live at Extreme AltitudeMillions live high above sea level, a testament to human resilience. Genetic adaptations allow them to thrive where others struggle. Econom...
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