Tibetan Plateau

New Study Reveals Denisovans’ Survival Strategies in Harsh Environments

Recent archaeological findings reveal the remarkable survival strategies of Denisovans, ancient humans who thrived in harsh environments by hunting various animals on the Tibetan plateau for over 100,000 years. A new study published in Nature identified a new Denisovan individual through protein signatures found in a cave in China, expanding the known range of their habitation beyond Siberia. The discovery highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of Denisovans in adapting to challenging environments.

New Seismic Data Challenges Existing Models of Himalayan Formation

Recent seismic data collected from southern Tibet has revealed a surprising insight into the forces shaping the Himalayas. Geologists have long debated the mechanisms driving the growth of the world’s highest mountains, and the latest analysis challenges existing models. At…