In ancient China, spring rains were called "as precious as oil" for their vital role in nature's spring revival. Today, a unique climate phenomenon known as "spring persistent rainfall" (SPR) prevails ...

The involvement of an extra-regional great power in a small power’s territorial disputes with China may prove ...

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Domestic cats first stepped paw in China more than a millennia ago, a new study has found. Their route in? Quite likely, the ...

The medieval Mongol archive, dating from the 13th century, had a profound influence on French maps and exploration.

Despite some of the most challenging terroirs in the country, Colorado grapes are putting the state on the wine map. Carboy Winery is constantly pushing the limits of Colorado grapes and ...

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Australia is migrating north towards Asia at a rate of 2.8 inches annually ... Navigation systems, satellite maps, and infrastructure dependent on accurate geographic coordinates will require ...

The program was suspended last week for “further review”. The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program was established in 1992 as part of the partnership between the USDA and the 1890 land-grant ...

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This gradual shift, caused by plate tectonics, is expected to lead to a collision with Asia in the distant future. According to researchers, the movement of continents follows a cyclical pattern.

The plan was to navigate the river to the Indian Ocean, providing a shortcut to Tanzania. In 1890, Germany and Britain signed a treaty in which Germany gave up claims to Zanzibar in exchange for ...