In the high Himalayas, water often carries colour with it. Some rivers run pale with glacier melt, others turn brown with ...

Pioneering University of Stirling-led research has revealed the diverse and damaging impact Himalayan balsam has on river ecosystems. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Brahmaputra River is one of the mightiest and most beautiful rivers in the world. It is frequently referred to as the “Sky River of the Himalayas.” The source of the Brahmaputra River is located ...

Following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, desilting operations have resumed in Himalayan rivers like the Chenab, aiming to boost hydropower efficiency. Significant efforts are being made at ...

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 ...