Below are 7 lesser-known scientific facts about this enigmatic peak ... erosion over millennia sculpted its distinct form.

I lived in Ziling, the largest city on the Tibetan Plateau, from 2005 to 2013, teaching in a university, studying Tibetan and supporting local non-government organisations. Most of my research ...

Researchers have used tree rings to track rainfall patterns on the Tibetan Plateau over the course of almost 3,500 years and found a link between major changes and the downfall of some of the most ...