South Asia
This Petite, 99-Million-Year-Old Millipede Was Entrapped in Amber
The diminutive arthropod represents not only a previously unknown species, but an entirely separate Callipodida suborder
Sri Lankan Government Pledges to Rebuild 175-Year-Old Church Damaged in Deadly Easter Bombings
St. Anthony’s Shrine has long served as a symbol of unity and religious tolerance
This Is the World's Tallest Tropical Tree
The yellow meranti in Malaysia's Sabah state is 330 feet tall and weighs more than a jetliner
Indonesia Considers Closing Komodo Island Because Poachers Keep Stealing the Dragons
Komodo National Park may put the island off limits to restore degraded habitat and help its iconic giant lizards and their prey recover
1,500 Turtles and Tortoises Found Stuffed Into Luggage at Manila Airport
It is believed that the animals, some of which are considered vulnerable, were being trafficked as part of a multi-million dollar wildlife trade
The Himalayas Could Lose Two-Thirds of Its Glaciers by 2100
Even if the most ambitious global climate targets are met, the Asian mountain range is poised to lose at least one-third of its glaciers
136,000 Varieties of Rice Are Now Protected in Perpetuity
An annual $1.4 million funding grant will allow the International Rice Research Institute to help develop drought, heat- and flood-resistant rice varieties
A New Genetic Study Suggests Modern Flores Island Pygmies and Ancient Hobbits Are Unrelated
The island dwarfism effect seems to have occurred independently in each population, thousands of years apart
Pakistan's Searing April Temperatures Set New Global Record
On Monday, the city of Nawabshah reached 122.4 degrees Fahrenheit, causing heatstroke, power outages and general misery
In a Horrifying New Twist, Myanmar Elephants Are Being Poached For Their Skin
In Asia, the biggest threat to elephant survival has long been habitat loss. That may be changing
Four Restaurants Bringing Traditional Dishes into Contemporary Cuisine
These chefs are putting modern spins on ancient recipes
Unknown Language Discovered in Malaysia
About 280 people north of the Malay Peninsula speak the language, which is called Jedek
Photos Celebrate the Lives of Gender Non-Conforming Spirit Mediums in Southeast Asia
The pioneering photographer's latest book documents the welcoming community of transgender individuals who serve as spirit mediums in Burma and Thailand
The Incredible Linguistic Diversity of Tibet Is Disappearing
Thanks to national schooling and the Internet, many of the plateau’s unique languages are in danger
After 149 Years, Thailand's Royal Puppets Dance Again
The ancient art of Hun Luang all but vanished until passionate artisans revived the style in time for the late king’s royal funeral
Researchers Sniff Out the Genes Behind the Smell of the World's Stinkiest Fruit
The DNA of the durian, it turns out, is very complex and optimized for producing a wretched stench
In Pakistan, Arsenic-Laced Groundwater Puts 60 Million People at Risk
Most live in the Indus River Valley
The Speech That Brought India to the Brink of Independence
Although the 1942 'Quit India' movement was hardly peaceful, Gandhi's 'Do or Die' address inspired a nation to unify against its British colonizers
The Peculiar Story of Giraffes in 1400s China
During China's short-lived golden age of exploration, two giraffes came to the imperial court
Five Years Ago, This Island Nation Lost an Entire Day
On this day in 2011, Samoa switched sides of the international date line for the second time, losing December 30 in the process. Here's why
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