A conservation researcher believes that a rarely seen species of bear could account for sightings of the legendary creature.
The unexpected find represents the first ever evidence of Denisovans outside of Denisova Cave in Siberia.
The largest artificial rain experiment ever undertaken will aim to induce extra rainfall over the Tibetan Plateau.
The Tibetan spiritual leader has stated that he does not want his role to pass to a 'stupid' successor.
Tibetans are believed to have obtained their resilience to high altitudes from the Denisovan people.
Sixty-three illustrations focus on healing of physical diseases by Tibetans.
Tibetans living at altitudes of 13,000 feet have evolved to cope with their environment in only a few thousand years.
With the current political climate in Tibet and with the current Dalai Lama getting on in years attention is being turne...