In the remote Himalayas, a groundbreaking astronomy programme is training local villagers as 'astro ambassadors' to preserve dark skies while transforming their community's future through science and tourism.
Explore the fascinating communities from the Himalayas to rural China where polyandry challenges Western relationship norms and women hold unprecedented social power.
Scientists have identified a remarkable free-floating planet wandering through interstellar space without a parent star, challenging our understanding of planetary formation.
Dozens killed as paragliders collide mid-air during festival in Himalayan region, marking one of the deadliest paragliding accidents in recent history
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
In a dramatic high-altitude rescue operation, all climbers trapped on Mount Everest by a ferocious blizzard have been brought to safety after being stranded for days in treacherous conditions.
Beijing's unilateral announcement of Mount Everest's new height measurement has ignited a diplomatic row with Nepal, challenging long-established geographical agreements and raising concerns about geopolitical influence in the region.
A daring mountain rescue operation on Mount Everest saved multiple climbers caught in a sudden, violent blizzard at 27,000 feet, highlighting the extreme dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal desperate scenes on Mount Everest as extreme conditions leave climbers fearing burial alive while rescue missions remain grounded.
Exclusive report reveals how multiple mountaineers were dramatically rescued from Mount Everest after being trapped by a sudden, violent snowstorm at extreme altitudes.
A desperate rescue mission is underway on Mount Everest as a British mountaineer and several others fight for survival in the treacherous 'death zone' during dangerous weather conditions.
Beijing extends its controversial surveillance network to world's highest peak, installing cameras that monitor both Chinese and Nepalese sides of Everest amid growing geopolitical tensions.
Dramatic high-altitude rescue operation saves multiple climbers from treacherous conditions on Mount Everest as sudden snowstorm traps expedition teams.
A massive rescue operation is underway on Mount Everest as a sudden snowstorm traps approximately 1000 people, including climbers and support staff, in one of the most dangerous mountain emergencies in recent history.
A violent snowstorm has trapped almost 100 mountaineers on Mount Everest's treacherous slopes, creating a desperate survival situation at the world's highest peak as rescue operations face extreme conditions.
Dramatic rescue operation underway on Mount Everest as multiple climbers become stranded in the perilous 'death zone' above 8,000 metres, battling brutal weather and life-threatening conditions.
Astronomers have made a stunning discovery - a massive free-floating planet, weighing billions of tonnes, roaming untethered through space without orbiting any star. This cosmic wanderer challenges everything we know about planetary formation.
British astronomers have identified a remarkable 'quasi-moon'—a near-Earth asteroid, 2023 FW13, that has been gravitationally bound to our planet since 100 BC and will remain so until AD 3700. This astonishing celestial partner represents one of the most
Nepal's government, led by PM Khadga Prasad Oli, has imposed a nationwide ban on TikTok, citing its negative impact on 'social harmony' and family structures. The move follows regional concerns over the app's content.
Nepal's government has officially designated the Mount Everest region a 'risk area' due to accelerated glacial melting caused by rising global temperatures, raising alarm for climbers and local communities.
Scientists are scrambling to explain a series of powerful, unexplained radio signals detected from Earth. The bizarre 'perytons', which mimic extraterrestrial patterns, have sparked a major astronomical investigation into their potential otherworldly orig
A chilling photograph captures mountaineer Anna Pietraszek smiling just hours before a catastrophic fall on Nanga Parbat led to a desperate rescue attempt that claimed both her and her Italian climbing partner's lives in one of mountaineering's most tragi
Scientists are captivated by a mysterious axe-shaped object discovered in Indonesia, confirmed to be a rare and ancient meteorite fragment with a unique cosmic composition.
Discover La Palma, the stunning 'Isla Bonita' of the Canaries. This hidden gem offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush forests, pristine dark skies for stargazing, and tranquil black sand beaches—all without the crowds of its famous neighbours.
In a major breakthrough, scientists have released a new analysis of the legendary 1977 'WOW Signal', offering a compelling new theory that challenges the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Scientists have identified a colossal, super-light gas giant in the Aquila constellation with a density so low it rivals cotton candy, challenging our understanding of planetary formation.
The iconic 'Wow! Signal' – astronomy's greatest enigma – may have a surprising new explanation closer to home, debunking decades of extraterrestrial speculation.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Galway and the University of Arizona uncovers how cyclical changes in Earth's orbit and axial tilt directly impact the amount of solar energy we receive, with profound implications for understanding long-term