How did such a strange plant like cannabis come to be in the first place? When and where did we first domesticate it? And why oh why does it get us high?

Have you ever wondered how our earth was created? Here is a brief history about the Earth.

This year, science news has understandably focused a lot on COVID-19. But other science has carried on, and there have been plenty of amazing discoveries this year that we think deserve a spotlight, too!

China is the third-largest country in the world after Russia and Canada, covering 3.7 million square miles (9.6 million square kilometers). Its massive geography stretches from the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet in the west to the Yangtze...

Gansu Province, China:"Then we will go to the province of Gansu ... there we will find some of the most unique rock formations in the world. These red cliffs, known as Danxia, can only be found here in the People's Republic of China."

Let's learn about the mountains of Asia and why they are important!

Video Atlas of Asia:This clip examines the culture and geography of the Tibetan Plateau region of China.

The Jiuzhaigou valley is part of the Min Mountains on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau and stretches over 72,000 hectares . It is known for its many multi-level waterfalls, colorful lakes, and snow-capped peaks. Its elevation ranges from...

Venus, our nearby “sister” planet, beckons today as a compelling target for exploration that may connect the objects in our own solar system to those discovered around nearby stars. Yet, humanity’s exploration of Venus...

China is embarking on its largest weather-modification project yet, as it attempts to bring more rain to the Tibetan mountains. Climate models predict that the Tibetan plateau, which holds Asia's biggest freshwater reserve, could see...

The world’s most powerful astronomical observatories are currently almost all located in the Western Hemisphere, but a new study proposes that the Tibetan Plateau in China provides ideal conditions for large telescopes built in the East.