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2 months ago

An Unlikely Organ Helps to Explain Sherpas' Aptitude for Altitude

Researchers found that Sherpa kidneys play a vital role in managing blood acidity during hypoxia, enabling them to adapt to high altitudes more effectively than lowlanders.
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3 months ago

Atlantic oceanic droughts do not threaten Asian water tower - Nature

The article highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental challenges in the Tibetan Plateau.
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