Pioneering University of Stirling-led research has revealed the diverse and damaging impact Himalayan balsam has on river ecosystems. A three-year study led by Dr. James Hardwick, a Lecturer in Earth ...

New disclosures reveal that China’s planned super-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo — the world’s highest-altitude major river, ...

FALLING WATER: The braids on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Barhmaputra) near Lhasa before it enters a series of gorges where the world's largest hydroelectric plant is being built by China. Photo: KUNDA DIXIT ...

High in the Himalayas, glacial lakes and bodies of water are growing, and the landscape is responding in dangerous ways. As meltwater carves new lakes into the mountains, scientists are concerned ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Conservation geneticist Adarsh Man Sherchan is one of the leading experts keeping track of the impacts that Nepal’s dozens of dams are having on ...

The Indus or Harappan Civilisation was a Bronze Age society that developed mainly in the northwestern regions of South Asia from 5300 to 3300 years ago, at about the same time as urban civilisations ...

A snowless Himalayan winter is raising alarms across India. Experts explain what a ‘snow drought’ means and why it matters ...

Satellite data shows Himalayan snow has dropped to a two-decade low. Scientists warn melting peaks threaten Asia’s rivers, ecosystem and millions of people who rely on these crucial water sources.

Scientists warn shrinking snow cover and faster melt could reshape rivers, ecosystems and disaster risks across the region ...

The Brahmaputra River is one of the mightiest and most beautiful rivers in the world. It is frequently referred to as the ...