Wings Over White: Grey Cranes Flock to Snowy Yellow River
After a fresh snowfall, nearly 1,000 protected grey cranes flocked to the Yellow River wetland in Hejin, Shanxi. Improved ecology now supports up to 10,000 at peak times.
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Chongqing Records First Forest Musk Deer Sighting
A rare forest musk deer was spotted for the first time in Chongqing’s Baima Mountain Reserve, signaling healthy ecosystems and effective conservation efforts.
Rare Footage: Panda Mom Carries Cub in Pingwu Forest 🐼
Rare December footage from China’s Pingwu forests shows a young panda mother carrying her cub, highlighting a growing population in the Giant Panda National Park.
Supermoon Lights Up the Sky Tonight with Quadrantid Meteor Shower! 🌕✨
Catch the first supermoon of 2026 tonight (Jan 3) alongside the Quadrantid meteor shower! 🌕✨ Get tips on when and how to watch this cosmic duo light up the sky.
Asteroid Named After Botanist Kuang Tingyun
On December 30, 2025, IBCAS announced an asteroid has been named after botanist Kuang Tingyun, honoring her groundbreaking photosynthesis research.
Winter Storm Grounds Flights in Lapland, Stranding Hundreds
A powerful winter storm Hannes hit Finland’s Lapland last weekend, grounding flights, stranding over 1,000 travelers, causing power outages & train delays. Calls grow for better storm prep.
Magnitude-6.0 Quake Strikes Off Peru’s Northern Coast
A magnitude-6.1/6.0 earthquake hit off Peru’s northern coast near Chimbote at 100 km depth on Dec. 27. No casualties or damage reported.
Rare Tornado Warning Hits California Amid Powerful Winter Storm
California faces a rare tornado warning amid a powerful winter storm, with floods, record rain, high surf and heavy snow impacting millions.
Arctic sees warmest year on record, major ice melt & rainfall spikes
NOAA: Arctic just recorded its warmest year (Oct 2024–Sep 2025), with record heat, rainfall, and melting ice. What this means for coastal Asia’s future.
At Least 41 Dead in Morocco Flash Floods
Flash floods across Morocco’s Safi and Tinghir provinces killed at least 41 people, injured dozens, and prompted school closures as authorities brace for more rain.