In the vast skies of northwestern China, a daring paraglider found himself in a situation that seemed straight out of a thriller movie. Peng Yujiang, a 55-year-old adventurer, was caught in a powerful cloud vortex. This vortex carried him to an astonishing height of 8, 598 meters above sea level. Th

A Paraglider's Chilling Ascent

You might think earthquakes in China are rare, but they happen more often than you think, especially in the west. Recently, a strong 7. 1 magnitude earthquake hit near the border with Nepal, killing at least 126 people. This isn't the first time China has faced deadly quakes. The Tibetan Plateau and

China's Earthquake History: A Closer Look

Ever wondered why farmers in China are so dedicated to keeping their land in top shape? Scientists from economics and psychology are curious about what motivates people, especially farmers, to protect the environment. They want to know if it’s the promise of more money or personal feelings that driv

A Paraglider's Chilling Ascent

China's Earthquake History: A Closer Look

Why Chinese Farmers Care for Their Land: Money vs. Pride