few pause to think of the silent sentinels safeguarding Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's 9,525.68 kilometres of railway — much of it cutting through the barren Gobi Desert. Braving sandstorms ...

For centuries, hundreds of millions of people have relied on desert wetlands that are now disappearing. Can blending ancient ...

The reactor used by Xu’s team is a prototype located in the Gobi Desert, known for its rich endowment of minerals such as uranium and rare earths. The experimental unit is able to generate 2 ...

in China’s northern Inner Mongolia region on the edge of the Gobi Desert. Their return had been delayed by a day due to strong winds and low visibility. The area is prone to sandstorms this time ...

With foot-long claws, Duonychus, a newly discovered species of therizinosaur, looks like one of the terrifying stars of the “Jurassic World” film franchise. But despite its ferocious ...

A set of huge, fossilised claws were discovered by archaeologists, offering remarkable insight into a fascinating creature – and dinosaur fans, you’re going to want to see this. The massive pair of ...

Credit: Kohei Futaka. In the middle of Mongolia’s vast Gobi Desert, a team of scientists has made an exciting discovery: the fossil of a never-before-seen mammal species that lived alongside ...

Wu Danru's achievement is nothing short of legendary. At the age of 60, she ventured into the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Gobi Desert, where temperatures soar and the terrain is ...

Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise ...

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